Are children with prolonged fever at a higher risk for serious illness? A prospective observational study

Conclusion
Children with prolonged fever have a higher risk of SBI, warranting a careful clinical assessment and diagnostic workup. Warning signs of SBI occurred infrequently but, if present, increased the likelihood of SBI. Although rare, clinicians should consider important non-infectious causes of prolonged fever.

Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - July 19, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Nijman, R. G., Tan, C. D., Hagedoorn, N. N., Nieboer, D., Herberg, J. A., Balode, A., von Both, U., Carrol, E. D., Eleftheriou, I., Emonts, M., van der Flier, M., de Groot, R., Kohlmaier, B., Lim, E., Martinon-Torres, F., Pokorn, M., Strle, F., Tsolia, M. Tags: Editor's choice, ADC Paediatric Emergency Medicine Source Type: research