Most infections will cause a fever. Remember that fever is a symptom of an infection. It is a response by the body to help control the infection. It is not bad unless it rises above 105 degrees. Generally, virus infections run higher fevers than do bacterial infections.
Fever is used by the body to control the spread of viruses.
In children, a fever is a temperature over 101 degrees. The treatment of fever is Tylenol or Ibuprofen. Fever burns off water in the body, so you should always drink large quantities of fluids while you have a fever. If the fever persists, and you are feeling bad all over, try a tepid water bath. Tylenol and a bath combined are the most effective treatment we have.