Unexplained fever in young children: how to manage severe bacterial infection

BMJ. 2003 Nov 8;327(7423):1094-7. doi: 10.1136/bmj.327.7423.1094.

Abstract

Fever with no clear source of infection in children under 3 years old carries a small but important risk of sepsis and meningitis. This review describes the bacterial causes of such infection and the appropriate management in different age groups

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Bacterial Infections / therapy*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Fever of Unknown Origin / diagnosis
  • Fever of Unknown Origin / microbiology
  • Fever of Unknown Origin / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents