Your Health' Topics About This Site Dictionary Bulletin Board Service Directory Links Fever means that your child might have an illness. The most common cause of fever in children is infection from a virus. There are thousands of different viruses.
Fever can also result from an infection with bacteria.
Fever itself will not cause any damage to your child. In fact, fever is one way your child's body fights an infection. The main reason to treat fever in children is for comfort. Fluids Many children will not be hungry when they are ill but they must drink plenty of fluids. Most children lose a little weight during illness but gain it back when they are well.