title: The clinical evaluation of the febrile infant.
abstract: Fever in infants (age less than 24 months) is a medical urgency because of the possibility that a severe bacterial infection may be present. A clinical approach to this recurring dilemma is provided to help the practitioner avoid the twin dangers of either missing a serious infection or embarking on an over-exuberant diagnostic work-up.
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001419:Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D005334:Fever / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008581:Meningitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology; D011292:Premedication; D012306:Risk
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents