Fever of unknown origin.
There are many potential causes of FUO. Most cases are due to unusual presentations of common diseases rather than rare or exotic diseases. The key to establishing the diagnosis is a careful history and careful repeated examinations followed by targeted investigations.
Williams
John
J
Department of Infection and Travel Medicine, James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough.
Bellamy
Richard
R
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005335:Fever of Unknown Origin / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; D000995:Antitubercular Agents