Febrile illness
A febrile illness is when you have an illness that causes fever. Etiologies can be bacterial or viral and less commonly fungal and autoimmune . Viral infections are the usual culprits. Anytime you have prolonged fever closer follow up and investigation with your doctor is advised...Even if you have already seen your doctor.
Dr. Todd Zimmerman reviewed this
28 year experience in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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