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1. dash.harvard.edu › bitstream › handleFever in Children: Pearls and Pitfalls - Harvard University

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   of safe management of febrile children. Keywords: fever; children; serious bacterial infection; primary care; prediction rules 1. Introduction 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

2. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesFever in Children: Pearls and Pitfalls - PMC

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   Sep 1, 2017 · 1. Introduction. 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 ]. Although fever can be concerning to ...

   • Author: Egidio Barbi, Pierluigi Marzuillo, Elena Neri, Samuele Naviglio, Baruch S Krauss
   • DOI: 10.3390/children4090081

   • Publish Year: 2017
   • Publication: Children (Basel). 2017 Sep; 4(9): 81.

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   What is the prevalence of fever in children?

   • Although fever can be concerning to parents and caregivers, the prevalence of serious infections in children is low, estimated at <1% in primary-care settings in industrialized countries . However, this figure can increase up to 25% in emergency departments .

   Fever in Children: Pearls and Pitfalls - Harvard University

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   Can children presenting with fever be evaluated at home?

   • The evaluation of children younger than 36 months presenting with fever has long been challenging for physicians. Beginning in the 1980s, guidelines were developed to identify children who can be safely followed at home, but no plan has proved entirely satisfactory.

   Management of Fever in Infants and Young Children | AAFP

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   What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF)?

   • Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial infection. It’s spread by the bite of an infected tick. It’s not spread from one person to another. Common symptoms include fever, headache, sore throat, and stomach pain. Around day 3 of the illness, a non-itchy rash may appear on the wrists and ankles. It may then spread to the legs and torso.

   Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) in Children

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4. health.clevelandclinic.org › kids-fevers-when-toWhen to Worry About a Child's Fever - Cleveland Clinic Health ...

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   Apr 30, 2024 · Seizures can be a very scary side effect of fevers in some children. Febrile seizures occur in 2% to 4% of all children under age 5. Not all seizures cause jerking movements in the body. Dr. Lim ...

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5. www.aafp.org › pubs › afpManagement of Fever in Infants and Young Children | AAFP

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   Jun 15, 2020 · Table 3 shows the management of unexplained fever in children 36 months and younger. 8, 11, 18, 24, 37, 42, 43, 45 – 47, 51, 53 In children being considered for inpatient management, empiric ...

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6. www.stanfordchildrens.org › en › topicRocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) in Children

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   Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial infection. It’s spread by the bite of an infected tick. It’s not spread from one person to another. Common symptoms include fever, headache, sore throat, and stomach pain. Around day 3 of the illness, a non-itchy rash may appear on the wrists and ankles. It may then spread to the legs and ...

7. www.mayoclinic.org › symptom-checker › fever-inFever in children - Mayo Clinic

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   Has a rectal, ear or forehead (temporal artery) temperature of 100.4 F (38 C) or higher; Has an oral temperature of 100 F (37.8 C) or higher; Call your doctor if: Your child is younger than 3 months and has a fever; Seek medical care if a child of any age shows any of the following: Fussiness, or acting abnormally, which doesn't improve even ...

8. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › 27990680Retrospective Study of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Children

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   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. The objective of the current study was to review pediatric cases of RMSF seen in the dermatology consult service ...