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Management of Prolonged Fever in Children by Anastasiafynn is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Fever is a regulated elevation of body temperature above normal as a defense mechanism against infection. Prolonged fever is defined as a single illness where fever lasts longer than expected or persists for over 3 weeks without diagnosis. Common causes include infections, cancers, collagen diseases, and metabolic disorders. Evaluation of a child with prolonged fever involves a thorough history, physical exam, and targeted lab and imaging tests. Treatment aims to reduce fever through antipyretics while empi
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- Anastasiafynn
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