What is the appropriate differential diagnosis for a well appearing child with fever for over 5 days and what is the best way to work these patients up? I discuss this important Issue with my Former colleague Dr. Fatma Levent, a pediatric Infectious Disease Attending.

Episode 82: The “Fever for Over 5 days Patient”. What to Do, What to Think About and How to Make Sure You Are Not Missing Anything”?

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Episode 82: The “Fever for Over 5 days Patient”. What to Do, What to Think About and How to Make Sure You Are Not Missing Anything”?

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