article · South African Family Practice
A child with fever presenting with concerned caregivers is a common occurrence in primary healthcare in South Africa. Many fevers are self-limiting. However, serious and possibly fatal diseases must be excluded before discharging the child. This article is a guideline for primary care practitioners, which needs to be read in conjunction with the management guidelines for specific diseases.
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DOI: 10.4102/safp.v68i1.6199
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