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    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2007 Dec;21(4):917-36, viii.

    Fever of unknown origin: historical and physical clues to making the diagnosis.

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    Department of Infectious Diseases, St. Michael's Medical Center, 111 Central Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104, USA. sachitatolia@hotmail.com

    Abstract

    Fever of unknown origin (FUO) has fascinated and perplexed clinicians for over a century. No published guidelines exist on the approach to FUO, and studies have demonstrated that a diagnosis is never established in up to 30% of cases. A comprehensive history and physical examination are the keys to establishing a diagnosis in patient with FUO. This article provides a systematic approach to the diagnosis of FUO by delineating the most important elements of a comprehensive history and physical examination.

    PMID:
    18061082
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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