Fever

Clerkship

Lecture materials and small group cases are posted here for University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine students. Access to these materials are password protected.

Objectives

By the end of the Paediatric Clerkship, a medical student will be able to:

1. Propose a differential diagnosis and an investigation and management plan for febrile patients in the following age groups: Less than 1 month old 1-3 months old Greater than 3 months old.
2. Clinically recognize and propose an investigation and management plan for patients with: Kawasaki disease, meningitis, ocult bacteremia / sepsis, and urinary tract infection.
3. List common viruses that cause fever in paediatric patients.

Half Day Cases

• A 4 year old boy presents with a 6 day history of fever, conjunctivitis, and irritability.
• A 2 year old girl presents with a 2 day history of fever and a sore ear.
• A 6 year old boy presents with a 1 day history of fever and sore throat.
• A 6 year old girl presents with an acute history of fever and a swollen right eye.