Fever in infants Causes of fever in infants

Fever in infants
Causes of fever in infants

Fever in infants may have numerous causes. The child may be dehydrated or too thick can be dressed in a relatively warm environment (the rule is that baby is dressed in a suit of clothes more than one adult).


But more often, fever is caused by an infection. The immune system detects a foreign body - a bacterium or virus - and reacts, causing elevated temperature. Some bacteria and viruses are sensitive to high temperatures and can easily be destroyed by the immune system. Thus, fever is a defense mechanism - indicate an infection and contribute to the fight against it.