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  1. We review the epidemiology and measurement of fever, the meaning of fever and associated clinical signs in children of different ages and under special conditions, including fever in children with cognitive impairment, recurrent fevers, and fever of unknown origin.

  2. Jun 17, 2021 · A number of organizations have responded to this situation by developing clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for management of fever in children with goals of guiding antipyretic treatment, responding to discrepancies between evidence and clinical practice, and diminishing irrational fear of fever and overzealous attempts at its suppression.

    • Cari Green, Hanno Krafft, Gordon Guyatt, David Martin
    • 10.1371/journal.pone.0245815
    • 2021
    • PLoS One. 2021; 16(6): e0245815.
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  4. To describe the clinical characteristics and course of children with laboratory-diagnosed Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) and to identify clinical findings independently associated with adverse outcomes of death or discharge with neurologic deficits. Study design.

  5. PMID: 27990680. DOI: 10.1111/pde.13053. Abstract. Background/objectives: Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), a lethal tick-borne illness, is prevalent in the south central United States. Children younger than 10 years old have the greatest risk of fatal outcome from RMSF.

    • B A Rechelle Tull, Christine Ahn, Alyssa Daniel, Gil Yosipovitch, Lindsay C. Strowd
    • 2017
  6. Images and videos. References. Patient leaflets. Evidence. Log in or subscribe to access all of BMJ Best Practice. Last reviewed: 19 Apr 2024. Last updated: 26 Apr 2024. Summary. Fever is generally defined as a temperature of ≥38.0°C (100.4°F) and is one of the most common reasons why children and their carers seek medical attention.

  7. Sep 1, 2017 · Fever, a physiologic response characterized by an elevation of body temperature above normal daily variation [ 1 ], is one of the most common causes for medical consultation in children, being responsible for 15–25% of consultations in primary care and emergency departments [ 2, 3, 4 ].

  8. Patient Resources. Health & Wellness Library. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) in Children. What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever in children? Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial infection. It’s spread by the bite of an infected tick. It most often occurs from April until September. In warm areas, it can occur any time of year.

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