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Approach to Fever in Pediatrics
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Case Description
Fever in pediatric patients is a common presenting symptom, and its evaluation requires a systematic approach. The first step in assessing a child with fever is to obtain a detailed history, including the onset, duration, associated symptoms, recent travel, immunization status, and exposure to sick...
Case Summary
- Fever is defined as a high body temperature resulting from infection, inflammation, or autonomic disturbances. Infection, typically viral or bacterial, is the most common cause. The body's immune system activates, causing an increase in body temperature, a protective mechanism up to 104°F (40°C), to combat pathogens.
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Dr. Vishal Parmar
Alumni- Royal College of Pediatrics & Child HealthSpecalist Paeditrician & Neonatologist, Mumbai.
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