Join us as we talk to Dr Alexis Bouvier, consultant in General Paediatrics at Great Ormond Street Hospital, about how to approach the child who presents with a fever. We talk about definitions and epidemiology, what to look for in the history and examination, how to manage these children, and tips on communicating with parents.

This episode corresponds to learning outcomes in the Infection, Immunology and Allergy section of the MRCPCH exam curriculum.

Peer reviewed by Dr Keir Sheils.

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Resources mentioned:

NICE Guideline: Fever in under 5s - https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng143

NICE Guideline: Suspected Sepsis - https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng51

NICE Guideline: Urinary tract infection in under 16s - https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng224

NICE Guideline: Neonatal infection - https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng195

Podcast - Kawasaki Disease with Dr Alexis Bouvier https://episodes.castos.com/62162485066d05-64145298/38520/2524331c-f42a-4729-98f3-6f02db9f7ca6/MRCPCH-Kawasaki-AB-final.mp3

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