Fever of unknown origin
2003; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 114; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês
10.3810/pgm.2003.09.1497
ISSN1941-9260
AutoresKamal Adel Amin, Carol A. Kauffman,
Tópico(s)Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
ResumoFever of unknown origin (FUO) remains a challenging clinical problem despite recent advances in diagnostic tools and techniques. Because primary care physicians are often the first ones to encounter a case of FUO, it is important that they be familiar with the best strategy and steps for confronting this problem initially. Here, Drs Amin and Kauffman review the major causes of FUO in adults and describe an in-depth approach to laboratory and radiologic tests that help establish a diagnosis.
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