title: The febrile patient.
abstract: Fever has long been recognised as a manifestation of infection; on occasions, it may be a pointer to other underlying diseases including immune-mediated and neoplastic conditions. This article explores the causes of fever, especially prolonged fever, and provides a management plan.
authors.affiliation: Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Whitby
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001831:Body Temperature; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D005334:Fever / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D005335:Fever of Unknown Origin / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007154:Immune System Diseases / Q000150:complications; D007239:Infections / Q000150:complications; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D010808:Physical Examination; D011448:Prostaglandin Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013256:Steroids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D011448:Prostaglandin Antagonists; D013256:Steroids