Question
What are the factors that typically cause recurring fever in young children?
Answer
Recurring fever in young children can be caused by a variety of factors, with the most common being respiratory infections such as upper respiratory infections, acute laryngitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Additionally, gastrointestinal infections like enteritis and bacterial dysentery can also lead to fever. Other causes include urinary tract infections, central nervous system infections, and infectious diseases such as measles, chickenpox, pediatric roseola, scarlet fever, and more. Particularly for children between 3 and 4 months to 4 years of age, a body temperature exceeding 39℃ may result in febrile seizures, so adequate attention should be given to a child’s fever.