Febrile and rash diseases are quite common in childhood. The frequency of these infections may show seasonal variation.

Viral infections are mostly self-limiting diseases that recover with rest without treatment. Antibiotic use may be required in bacterial infections. Although most febrile diseases heal without problems on their own, some can pose a life-threatening risk.
One of the frequently seen complications during and after infections is neurological problems.

Seizures during febrile period, brain inflammation (meningitis), nerve diseases (neuropathy) and muscle diseases (myopathy) are some of these. While some neurological problems may occur during infection, some may develop a few weeks after the infection. Depending on the type of neurological problem that develops, some findings may be permanent.
Febrile seizures may tend to recur. In cases of recurrence, pediatric neurology specialist evaluation is definitely necessary. Neuropathy and myopathies require long-term physiotherapy and care process. In children who develop brain inflammation due to infections, hospitalization and intensive care treatment if necessary is required.

The most priority way to protect our children from viral and bacterial infections and neurological problems that may develop due to them is to pay attention to personal hygiene rules.

Washing hands, regular underwear change, regular brushing of teeth, regular nutrition are important in protecting our children from infections. Another important factor that protects against infections is vaccination. Having vaccines determined according to the ages of our children done on time and regularly will protect against many infections and related complications that may develop.