Fever of unknown origin

Infect Dis Clin North Am. 1996 Mar;10(1):111-27. doi: 10.1016/s0891-5520(05)70290-7.

Abstract

Fever of unknown origin (FUO) is defined as a temperature elevation of 101 degrees F (38.3 degrees C) or higher for 3 weeks or longer, the cause of which is not diagnosed after 1 week of intensive in-hospital investigation. This article discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of FUOs.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Fever of Unknown Origin / diagnosis
  • Fever of Unknown Origin / etiology*
  • Fever of Unknown Origin / therapy
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / complications
  • Rheumatic Diseases / complications