Fever in a child – Related resources
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Cochrane reviews
- In febrile children, combining ibuprofen and paracetamol appears to be more effective than monotherapy, and alternating paracetamol and ibuprofen may be more effective than monotherapy alone .
- In previously healthy children coming to the emergency department with fever and respiratory symptoms, a rapid viral test may reduce the use of chest X-rays and there seems to be a trend toward less antibiotic usage, and blood investigations .
Other evidence summaries
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Although oral antibiotics may decrease the risk of serious bacterial infections in children with pneumococcal bacteraemia there is insufficient evidence on their effect in the prevention of meningitis .
- Quantitative serum CRP measurement is better than leukocyte indices for diagnosis of neonatal sepsis .
Other Internet resources
- Diagnosis and Management of Febrile Infants
(0–3 Months). Evidence Report /Technology Assessment. AHRQ Publication No. 12-E004-EF
March 2012 .