Fever of unknown origin
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Fever of unknown origin (FUO) refers to a condition in which the patient has an elevated temperature (fever) but, despite investigations by one or more qualified physicians, no explanation is found.[1][2][3]
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Other names | Pyrexia of unknown origin, febris e causa ignota |
Types | Various |
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If the cause is found it is usually a diagnosis of exclusion, eliminating all possibilities until only the correct explanation remains.