MODERN APPROACHES TO THE TREATMENT OF FEVER AMONG CHILDREN WITH INFECTIOUS PATHOLOGY

Abstract

The article presents classification and pathogenic mechanism of fever among children; the clinical course of the disease. The authors remind pediatricians about the necessity to differentiate approaches of managing patients with fever depending on its type («pink» or «pale»). Moreover, the article considers indications for treatment with antipyretic medicine and principles for choosing this or that type of medicine to keep the fever down pharmacologically.
Key words: fever, classification, treatment, children.