Peculiarities of The Pathogenesis of Fever in Childhood

Bon E.I, Kazlouski D.А*

Received : February 07, 2025 | Published : March 24, 2025

Citation: Bon EI, Kazlouski DA. Peculiarities of The Pathogenesis of Fever in Childhood. J Case Rep Rev Med. 2025;1(1);1-6. DOI:

Abstract

Fever is one of the most common symptoms of childhood illnesses and the most common chief complaint in pediatric outpatient departments, especially in emergency departments. Fever is an increase in the hypothalamic set point temperature caused by various pathogenic factors, resulting in an abnormal increase in body temperature. Acute fever (<1 week) and fever of unknown origin (FUO, inability to establish a diagnosis after 1 week of inpatient investigations) are types of fever. Pediatricians are especially vigilant for high fever in children (axillary temperature up to 103.5 °F (39.5 °C)) which is more likely to cause serious adverse outcomes such as childhood pneumonia and febrile seizures.