Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam is committed to a healthy population and excellence in healthcare through research and education. It is in the top ten of best medical institutes in Europe (QS World University Ranking 2014).

In addition to scientific research, patient care and education are core tasks of Erasmus MC. It is the top referral centre for a region of about five million inhabitants. Erasmus MC is also the largest medical school in the Netherlands.

Lead PI - Prof Dr Henriette Moll

Main tasks under the Project:

• Will contribute to work package 1; the prospective inclusion of febrile children attending A&E or outpatient service (VALS-1 study), febrile children admitted to hospital with moderate to severe disease (VALS-2 study), febrile immunocompromised children (VALS-3.1 study) and children with inflammatory disorders and fever (VALS-3.2 study)
• Will contribute to Management and Outcome of fever in chidren in Europe studies (MOFICHE study)
• Will contribute to the Comparative health systems, and cost effectiveness work package