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[Fever without a localizing source in infants].
1Einheit für Pädiatrische Infektiologie, Universitätsklinik für Kinderheilkunde, Inselspital Bern.
Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|October 31, 2013
Summary
Fever in infants requires thorough evaluation to distinguish viral infections from serious bacterial infections. This guide offers an algorithm for assessment and discusses the evolving role of laboratory tests in diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
- Clinical Medicine
Context:
- Fever is a common reason for pediatric medical visits.
- Infant fever evaluation is critical to avoid both overtreatment and missed serious infections.
- Changing epidemiology of invasive bacterial disease due to immunization impacts diagnostic approaches.
Purpose:
- To provide an overview of common fever causes in Swiss infants.
- To propose an evaluation algorithm for febrile infants.
- To discuss the utility and limitations of laboratory parameters in diagnosing fever etiology.
Summary:
- This chapter outlines frequent causes of fever in infants in Switzerland.
- It presents a diagnostic algorithm for evaluating febrile infants.
- The discussion covers the value of laboratory tests, including newer markers like Procalcitonin, considering evolving bacterial infection prevalence.
Impact:
- Aids clinicians in making informed decisions regarding fever management in infants.
- Helps balance the need for thorough evaluation with avoiding unnecessary interventions.
- Provides context for interpreting laboratory results in light of current epidemiological trends.
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