Evaluation of 80 children with prolonged fever
Articles > Article · 2003
Authors: Muhsin Özgür ÇOĞULU, GÜLDANE KOTUROĞLU, Nuri Zafer KURUGÖL, Feriştah Ferda ÖZKINAY, F VARDAR, C OZKINAY
PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2003, vol 45, pp 564-569
DOI: 10.1046/j.1442-200x.2003.01793.x
Summary
Background : Several studies have been published regarding the etiology and evaluation of a child with prolonged fever, however, the reasons for the prolonged fever have changed during the years. The present study aims to determine the causes of prolonged fever, to investigate the relationship of fever using some basic laboratory tests, and to establish guidelines for the approach in those children.