Recurrent fevers of unknown origin.
Recurrent fever of unknown origin is mostly caused by rather rare diseases and many cases remain unexplained. The very limited literature data do not allow one to construct a diagnostic algorithm. A number of general principles should be kept in mind before starting the investigation for this rare subtype of fever of unknown origin.
Division of General Internal Medicine, Gasthuisberg University Hospital, Herestraat 49, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium. daniel.knockaert@uz.kuleuven.ac.be
Daniel C
DC
Knockaert
D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques; D003141:Communicable Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010505:Familial Mediterranean Fever / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005335:Fever of Unknown Origin / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010808:Physical Examination; D012008:Recurrence; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*