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The signs and symptoms of fever include hot and dry skin, flushed face, thirst, muscle aches, anorexia, headache, tachycardia, tachypnea, and fatigue. Elevated body temperature is reduced using two methods: pharmacological and nonpharmacological. Proper identification and treatment of the root cause of a fever is of utmost importance.
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A body temperature above  38°C  (100.4 °F) is known as fever or pyrexia, and a person with fever is termed 'febrile.' Typically, the hypothalamus, a part of the brain that acts as the body's thermostat, regulates body temperature through a thermoregulatory setpoint. It receives signals from cold and warm thermal receptors throughout the body and adjusts the body's temperature accordingly. Fever occurs when this hypothalamic setpoint is altered, usually in...
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A decreased body temperature can occur in patients with hypothermia and frostbite. Heat loss with extended cold exposure overpowers the body's ability to create heat, resulting in hypothermia. Core temperature readings help classify hypothermia. Mild hypothermia is temperatures between 32 °C (89.6 °F) and 35°C (95 °F) and is caused by impaired thermoregulation. Moderate hypothermia is temperatures between 28 C (82.4 °F) and 32 °C (89.6 °F) caused by...
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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Fever is a frequent reason for pediatric medical evaluation, causing parental anxiety.
  • Etiologies of fever vary geographically and epidemiologically, with tropical infections being significant in India.
  • Differentiating self-resolving illnesses from severe diseases requires careful clinical assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To offer a comprehensive overview of pediatric fever, including causes, clinical signs, and management.
  • To present an algorithmic approach for fever management tailored to the Indian context.
  • To assist physicians in disease identification, investigation, and prompt treatment initiation.

Main Methods:

  • Categorization of fever into types: with localizing signs, organ-specific infections, and fever without a focus.
  • Exploration of diverse infectious and non-infectious etiological factors.
  • Emphasis on using history, examination, and diagnostic investigations to identify causes and red flag signs.

Main Results:

  • Provides a structured approach to fever diagnosis in children.
  • Highlights the importance of regional epidemiology, particularly tropical infections in India.
  • Guides the judicious use of investigations and recognition of critical warning signs.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of pediatric fever requires updated knowledge of local diseases and clinical presentations.
  • An algorithmic approach aids in timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment, balancing benefits and harms.
  • Vigilance for red flag signs is crucial, especially in neonates and young infants.