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Clinical Approach to Fever Management

Fever is defined as a body temperature exceeding 38°C and can be caused by infections or inflammatory conditions. The evaluation involves taking a history and conducting a physical examination, followed by investigations such as CBC, CRP, and cultures. Management focuses on treating the underlying cause and may include the use of antipyretics.

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Clinical Approach to Fever Management

Fever is defined as a body temperature exceeding 38°C and can be caused by infections or inflammatory conditions. The evaluation involves taking a history and conducting a physical examination, followed by investigations such as CBC, CRP, and cultures. Management focuses on treating the underlying cause and may include the use of antipyretics.

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Fever – Clinical Approach

Definition
- Temperature >38°C
Causes
- Infections
- Inflammatory conditions
Evaluation
- History
- Examination
Investigations
- CBC
- CRP
- Cultures
Management
- Treat cause
- Antipyretics

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