title: Fever in Childhood: Part 1: diagnosis and management.
abstract: Viral infections account for the majority of fevers in children. Occasionally, fever heralds a serious illness. The younger the child, the greater the likelihood of bacteremia. A careful clinical assessment will identify most serious illness. Clinical assessment can suggest the need for laboratory tests. If possible, the underlying cause of the fever should be treated.
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Leung
authors.forename: W L
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Robson