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Fever in children between 0:24 months can be caused by a variety of things including bacterial sepsis occurs when bacteria from a strong class is introduced into the bloodstream. This kind of infection can be serious, but in most cases can be treated successfully with antibiotics, one in particular is served early.
If your child has conditions such as sickle cell anemia, HIV infection or any other affecting your immune system, has a higher risk for bacterial sepsis. In rare cases, you can also get it from bacteria that enter your body in different ways such as a cut in the skin, through the air to the respiratory tract or salmonella, which enters through the mouth due to the food.
This condition is very difficult to see for parents, especially because your child may have no other symptoms other than fever. Also be aware of other attitudes and have trouble breathing or eating, be dizzy, be moody or have very pale skin. Other than that, there are many other signs that you may indicate the cause of the fever, but if in doubt, it is best to consult your doctor soon.
Infections that reach the blood flow caused by blisters, cuts or other skin condition can have symptoms such as pain, fever and redness of the skin around the wound. If your child has these symptoms, take him urgently to his pediatrician, because this kind of bacterial infection can lead to serious problems.