Fever symptoms in children and infants require careful monitoring, from identifying dangerous temperature ranges to choosing the right thermometer. Learn about the connection between fever, rashes, and metabolic syndrome.
A fever in a child with allergies is most likely the effect of a secondary infection. Allergies never cause a child’s body temperature to rise, according to MayoClinic.com. Some symptoms of an allergic reaction can cause mucus build up in different parts of the child’s body, leading to an infection.
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Glandular fever, more commonly known as mononucleosis, is an infectious disease that is transmitted through saliva. This has given it the street name of the “kissing disease.” MayoClinic.
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A fever, headache and muscle aches are all symptoms of the common cold. The common cold affects billions of Americans each year, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The common cold is the most prevalent during the winter months and children are at a higher risk of getting a cold.
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Allergies do not cause fevers, according to MayoClinic.com. Allergies can, however, give rise to other conditions that are sometimes accompanied by fever. Elevated body temperature can also be a symptom of illnesses similar to allergies.
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