Pediatric Infectious Disease Center Infections in the body are caused by small organisms or various microbes such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, or others. When the body is infected, the pathogens enter the bloodstream, and the body responds to the infection or toxins, causing inflammation throughout the body. If severe, it can lead to shock and…
Infections in the body are caused by small organisms or various microbes such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, or others. When the body is infected, the pathogens enter the bloodstream, and the body responds to the infection or toxins, causing inflammation throughout the body. If severe, it can lead to shock and organ failure, which can be life-threatening. Children with chronic fever who do not improve after receiving antibiotics need to consult an infectious disease specialist to determine the appropriate medication, in collaboration with their pediatrician, and to establish a suitable treatment plan.
