Fever of unknown origin

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Cunha, BA [1 ]
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[1] SUNY STONY BROOK,STONY BROOK,NY 11794
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10.1016/S0891-5520(05)70290-7
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R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
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100102 ;
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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.
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