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ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2025

A Study on Clinical Profile of Fever Without Focus on Children Aged Between 1 Month to 12 Years Attending Tertiary Care Hospital.

Ahamed A Khan, M S Balaji Kumar, K Dinesh, K Rangasamy

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Article in Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Ahamed A KhanDepartment of Pediatrics, Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Medical College and Hospitals, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (DU), Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.
M S Balaji KumarDepartment of Pediatrics, Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Medical College and Hospitals, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (DU), Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.
K DineshDepartment of Pediatrics, Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Medical College and Hospitals, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (DU), Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.
K RangasamyDepartment of Pediatrics, Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Medical College and Hospitals, Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (DU), Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Abstract

Background: Fever without focus (FWF) in children aged 1 month to 12 years presents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. This study aims to determine its prevalence, associated morbidities, and influencing sociocultural factors. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted at a tertiary care center with 300 children presenting with FWF. Stratified random sampling ensured representation across four age groups. Clinical, laboratory, and sociocultural data were collected using structured protocols. Results: Key findings included age-specific etiologies, healthcare-seeking behaviors, and antibiotic usage. Diagnostic protocols and sociocultural influences significantly impacted management outcomes. Conclusion: FWF management in children requires a multifaceted approach incorporating clinical, laboratory, and sociocultural dimensions. The study highlights gaps in current practices and provides insights for improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

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Antibiotic usagediagnostic protocolsfever without focuspediatric feversociocultural factors

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PMCPMC12156569

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