See also: Pediatric fever Ddx
Terms:
Fever without a source (FWS): No adequate explanation for fever after H&P.
Fever of unknown origin (FUO): No adequate explanation for fever lasting at least 8 days' duration, after H&P and initial laboratory workup (either outpatient or inpatient).
Birth to 28 days old
Source: Academic Life in Emergency Medicine
29 days to 3 months old
Source: Academic Life in Emergency Medicine
3 months to 3 years old
Source: Academic Life in Emergency Medicine
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Dr. Kwinter is a Cayman Family Doctor. He runs a Family Medicine Clinic at Cayman Medical in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
Dr. Kwinter is a Cayman Family Doctor. He runs a Family Medicine Clinic at Cayman Medical in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.