Dental disease in the differential diagnosis of fever of unknown origin.
A patient with a one-year history of fever of unknown origin is presented. Extensive work-up failed to reveal the source of the fever. Treatment of periodontal infection resulted in complete cure, suggesting a cause-effect relationship. A possible role of Interleukin 1 (IL-1), universal pyrogen, in periodontal disease is suggested.
Katz
J
J
Department of Oral Medicine, Israel Defense Forces, Tel Aviv.
Weinstein
E
E
Barak
S
S
Livneh
A
A
D000328:Adult; D005335:Fever of Unknown Origin / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D010482:Periapical Abscess / Q000150:complications*; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000150:complications*