An unsolved case of fever
Fever of unknown origin (FUO) is extremely difficult to diagnose. It is defined as an illness lasting more than 3 weeks with a temperature exceeding 38 °C on several occasions and with an uncertain diagnosis after 1 week of intensive investigations in the hospital. The major causes of FUO are infect...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2013-06-01
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Series: | Clinical Management Issues |
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Online Access: | http://journals.edizioniseed.it/index.php/cmi/article/view/490 |