Geriatrics. 1982 Jun;37(6):30-6, 39-40, 44.

Fever of unknown origin in the elderly.

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The most efficient diagnostic approach to fever of unknown origin (FUO) involves the analysis of clues obtained from a careful history and physical examination, the fever pattern, and selected tests. Fever patterns may assist diagnosis in the absence of other clinical clues. For example, a morning temperature spike instead of the usual afternoon spike may suggest tuberculosis, periarteritis nodosa, or Salmonella bacteremia.

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