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Caregivers’ Knowledge, Perceptions And Home Management Practices Of Fever In Children Under The Age Of Five Years Presenting With Acute Febrile Illnesses, Katherine Oyieke

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Background: Fever in children is one of the most common clinical symptoms and a frequent cause of caregiver concern. It is a normal body response to a variety of conditions, the most common of which is infection. Many childhood illnesses are accompanied by fever, which is often treated at home prior to presentation at a health facility. Nearly every child will develop a febrile episode at some point in life. The challenge for caregivers is to know when to be concerned and how to manage such episodes appropriately when they occur. Caregiver knowledge and perceptions regarding fever are an important …