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In febrile children, combining ibuprofen and paracetamol appears to be more effective than monotherapy, and alternating paracetamol and ibuprofen may be more effective than monotherapy alone Combined and Alternating Paracetamol and Ibuprofen for Febrile Children.
In previously healthy children coming to the emergency department with fever and respiratory symptoms, a rapid viral test may reduce the use of chest X-rays and there seems to be a trend toward less antibiotic usage, and blood investigations Rapid Viral Diagnosis for Acute Febrile Respiratory Illness in Children.

Quantitative serum CRP measurement is better than leukocyte indices for diagnosis of neonatal sepsis Leukocyte Indices or Crp for Diagnosis of Neonatal Sepsis.

Diagnosis and Management of Febrile Infants(0-3 Months). Evidence Report /Technology Assessment. AHRQ Publication No. 12-E004-EFMarch 2012 http://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/ehc/products/279/1016/EvidenceReport205_Febrile-Infants_20120508.pdf.

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