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By ULY CLINIC Staff,

Fever in Children

Fever is defined as ear or rectal temperature above 38 C or 100.4 F, oral temperature of 100 F or 37.8 C or higher or axillary temperature of 37.2 or 99 F. This article provide general overview on the conditions causing fever in infant and children.

Common conditions which can cause fever includes

 

  • Malaria

  • Tonsilitis

Last updated on 06.09.2020

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References

  1. Tanzanian Standard treatment guideline for children 2017 edition page 79

  2. NHS inform. Fever in children. https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/fever-in-children. 14.08.2020

  3. Mayo clinic. Thermometer basics. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/thermometer/art-20047410. 14.08.2020

  4. Uptodate. Fever. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/fever-in-infants-and-children-pathophysiology-and-management?search=fever&source

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