Reliable guideline for children's health
Fever in children is a common concern for parents. Fever itself is not a disease but a response of the body to infections or other health issues. There are various causes of fever in children, including the following:
Infections:
Immune System Responses:
Chronic Diseases:
Non-Infectious Causes:
Other Causes:
If a child's fever lasts for an extended period, is accompanied by severe symptoms (such as difficulty breathing, persistent vomiting, severe headache, or rash), or the cause of the fever is unclear, it is important to seek medical attention for proper diagnosis and treatment.
References:
Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics:
Kliegman, R., St. Geme, J. W., Blum, N. J., Shah, S. S., Tasker, R. C., Wilson, K. M. (Editors). (2020). Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics (21st ed.). Elsevier.
Mayo Clinic:
Mayo Clinic Staff. (n.d.). Fever in children: How to treat. Mayo Clinic. Retrieved from Mayo Clinic Website.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP):
American Academy of Pediatrics. (2017). Fever and Your Child. Retrieved from HealthyChildren.org.
WebMD:
WebMD Editorial Contributors. (n.d.). Fever in Children. WebMD. Retrieved from WebMD Website.
UpToDate:
Hayes, K., & Wadowski, S. (2020). Evaluation of fever in infants and young children. UpToDate. Retrieved from UpToDate Website.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020). Common Human Coronaviruses. Retrieved from CDC Website.