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3 days ago · What is a fever? A fever is an increase in your child's body temperature. Normal body temperature is 98.6°F (37°C). Fever is generally defined as greater than 100.4°F (38°C). A fever can be serious in young children. What causes a fever in children? Fever is commonly caused by a viral infection. Your child's body uses a fever to help fight ...
3 days ago · Care guide for Upper Respiratory Infection in Children. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.
- An upper respiratory infection is also called a common cold. It can affect your child's nose, throat, ears, and sinuses. Most children get about 5...
- Your child's cold symptoms will be worst for the first 3 to 5 days. Your child may have any of the following: 1. Runny or stuffy nose 2. Sneezing a...
- 1. Have your child rest. Rest will help his or her body get better. 2. Give your child more liquids as directed. Liquids will help thin and loosen...
- 1. Keep your child away from other people during the first 3 to 5 days of his or her cold. The virus is spread most easily during this time. 2. Was...
- 1. Your child's temperature reaches 105°F (40.6°C). 2. Your child has trouble breathing or is breathing faster than usual. 3. Your child's lips or...
- 1. Your child has a rectal, ear, or forehead temperature higher than 100.4°F (38°C). 2. Your child has an oral or pacifier temperature higher than...
1 day ago · High fevers can occur even with an infection that isn't life-threatening. Some children can even go as high as 107℉. A fever is a concern when a child is less than 2 years old or if it persists. This article will help you understand the causes of fevers that recur and what you can do about them.
3 days ago · Treatment should not be delayed pending test results in individuals with clinical presentations suggestive of anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, or any spotted fever group rickettsiosis (eg, Rocky Mountain spotted fever [RMSF]), given that certain infections can be rapidly fatal if not promptly treated. 2.
5 days ago · So, how can you tell if your child has a fever (besides having a high temperature) and which thermometer is ideal? What are the other possible causes of child fever, and when should you call your doctor? Is there a danger zone for fever? What can you do to reduce your child’s temperature at home?
5 days ago · Spotted fever group rickettsiosis (SFGR) is a rare illness in Wisconsin. It’s caused by one of the Rickettsia bacteria in the spotted fever group. The most serious SFGR is Rocky Mountain spotted fever. SFGR spreads by the bite of an infected tick.
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2 days ago · Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), a severe and potentially deadly tickborne disease caused by Rickettsia rickettsii bacteria, occurs throughout the Americas. The classic epidemiology of RMSF is characterized by isolated and sporadic cases of disease that occur predominantly in rural or suburban settings [1] .
