Characteristics of Body Temperature in Children with Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever and Typhoid Fever

Abstract

Background: Dengue and typhoid fever are endemic diseases with similar symptoms and characteristics, necessitating rapid and accurate diagnosis. Aim: The purpose of this article is to describe cases of dengue or typhoid fever in children, and children who infected both diseases. This case reports from three children suffering from infectious diseases in one of DKI Jakarta Regional Jakarta and focuses on the patient's body temperature. Result: The findings revealed that children with typhoid fever experienced an increase temperature from the evening until early morning on average, with the temperature gradually rising. Child with dengue fever is immediately high, usually above 390C, and the body temperature fluctuates during the patient's hospitalization. Children who infected both diseases showed the body temperature rises sharply towards the night, above 390C. Conclusion: Early detection of characteristics body temperature this infectious disease in children can reduce the risk of complications and hasten the patient's recovery.