Fever of Unknown Origin
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Basics
Description
Fever of unknown origin (FUO) implies
- A febrile illness (38.3°C on multiple occasions)
- Present for >14 days
- No apparent source despite careful history taking, physical exam, and preliminary lab studies
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Basics
Description
Fever of unknown origin (FUO) implies
- A febrile illness (38.3°C on multiple occasions)
- Present for >14 days
- No apparent source despite careful history taking, physical exam, and preliminary lab studies
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