bright light hurts the eyes. If you’re seeing any of thesemeningitis symptomspaired with a high fever in toddler, or baby, look up any other symptoms before contacting your doctor. These could include cough, vomiting, or rash. Read the related guidelines to determine your best course of act...
A rash Being more tired or fussy than usual Nausea and vomiting Not feeling hungry or thirsty A headache or body achesHow is the cause of a fever in children diagnosed?Your child's healthcare provider will ask when your child's fever began and how high it was. He or she will ask abou...
Your child also has a fever or a rash. Your child’s soft spot on their skull is bulging or sunken. Your child is vomiting repeatedly. Your child has severe diarrhea. Your child has signs of dehydration: dry mouth, crying without tears, urinating less or not al all, or other dry mucou...
Some, such as roseola, cause three days of very high fever followed by a light pink rash on the trunk. More serious infections, such as meningitis, urinary tract infections, or bacteremia (bacteria in the bloodstream), may also trigger a high fever without any other specific symptoms. If ...
If your child is under age 4, don't give him or her cough medicine or over-the-counter cold medication. These OTC medications will do little to help symptoms in toddlers, according to several studies. Not only are they ineffective, but these medications may cause serious and potentially life...
Your doctor will take your temperature orally, in the ear canal or rectally. Depending on the suspected site of infection, your doctor's exam will focus on certain parts of your body:Skin — For signs of rash or infection Lymph nodes — For swelling (a sign of nearby infection) Eyes —...
A fever during pregnancy that is accompanied by a rash and joint pain could be a sign of an infection that could affect the baby. Some infections, such as cytomegalovirus (CMV), can cause congenital deafness and other problems in the baby. If a pregnant woman contracts the Zika virus (...
rash, hemorrhage, and involvement of the liver and kidneys. In most arbovirus infections, only the first phase occurs, and the disease is mild and “nonspecific.” In other instances, the early phase may be missed, and only the severe manifestations occur. The early phase is accompanied by ...
rash Encephalitis Fever, rash Unknown Unknown Unknown Fever Fever Encephalitis Unknown Fever 16 Flaviviruses: Yellow Fever, Japanese B, West Nile, and Others Table 16.1 (continued) Group (by vector) Abbreviation Geographic distribution Tembusu virus TMUV Malaysia, Thailand Spondweni virus complex Zika...
Has a temperature of 100.4°F or higher PLUS any of these symptoms: Severe headache Repeated vomiting or diarrhea Strange rash Stiff neck Looks very ill or is extremely drowsy/fussy Has been in a very hot place (such as an overheated car) ...