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[Fever of unknown origin].
- Source :
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Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie [Z Rheumatol] 2013 Apr; Vol. 72 (3), pp. 255-66. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Fever of unknown origin (FUO) is defined as sustained unexplained fever despite intensive diagnostic evaluation and represents a particular diagnostic challenge. It can be classified into different categories, e.g. classical, nosocomial, neutropenic and HIV-associated FUO, which is based on the patient-specific clinical and immunological situation. Infections, malignant diseases and non-infectious inflammatory diseases have to be considered as the most important causes of FUO; however, no definitive diagnosis can be established in a substantial number of FUO patients despite an extensive diagnostic work-up. The present review focuses on the important diagnostic aspects as well as therapeutic options in FUO patients.
Details
- Language :
- German
- ISSN :
- 1435-1250
- Volume :
- 72
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23553023
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00393-013-1164-3