title: [Extrinsic allergic alveolitis: An initial form of presentation as a fever of unknown origin].
abstract: Extrinsic allergic alveolitis is characterised by an inflammatory immune process with pulmonary impairment caused by inhalation of organic dust. It is considered an occupational disease and is a very significant cause of temporary and permanent disability that can be prevented. The diagnosis is not often easy, but it is important to make it in the early stages, when the disease is still reversible.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Comarcal Sierrallana, Torrelavega, España. Electronic address: alvaro290475@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Peña Irún
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: García Pérez
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: González Santamaría
mesh_terms: D000542:Alveolitis, Extrinsic Allergic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology*; D004391:Dust / Q000276:immunology; D005335:Fever of Unknown Origin / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D019570:Inhalation Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D004391:Dust