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Jun 19, 2015 · Also gives the key points in the diagnosis of a prototype diagnosis and the usefulness of a relevant investigation modality in identifying these conditions. This power point presentaion is based on the chapter in Harrison's Text Book on Internal Medicine chapter on Fever of Unknown Origin Fever Of Unknown Origin
Dec 15, 2016 · B. Nosocomial Fever or Unknown Origin: 1. Daily or Intermittent Fever >= 38.3 C (101F) 2. Hospitalized >1 day without fever on admission 3. Fever evaluation of 3 days or more C. Immune-Deficient Pyrexia of Unknown Origin: 1. Daily or Intermittent Fever >=38.3 C (101F) 2. Neutrophil count < 500 per mm3 3.
Mar 9, 2011 · 1. Pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO) is defined as a fever that persists for at least 3 weeks with an unknown source despite 1 week of inpatient investigations or 3 outpatient visits. (2) Common causes of PUO include infections (especially tuberculosis), malignancies, and collagen vascular diseases. 2. A thorough history, physical exam, and ...
Aug 31, 2015 · 5. Pyrexia of Unknown Origin • Pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO) was defined by Petersdorf and Beeson in 1961 as • temperatures higher than 38.3°C on several occasions, • a duration of fever of more than 3 weeks, • failure to reach a diagnosis despite 1 week of in- patient investigation. 6.
Apr 15, 2010 · Definition: Fever of unknown origin (FUO) was defined by Petersdorf and Beeson in 1961 as temperatures higher than 38.3°C on several occasions, a duration of fever of more than 3 weeks, and failure to reach a diagnosis despite 1 week of in-patient investigation. 3. New classification: Durack and Street have proposed a new system for ...
Jan 20, 2013 · The syndrome of pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO) was first defined in 1961 but remains a clinical challenge for many physicians. Different subgroups with PUO have been suggested, each requiring different investigative strategies: classical, nosocomial, neutropenic, and HIV-related.
Apr 18, 2017 · The document discusses the evaluation and diagnosis of pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO). It defines PUO and provides classifications. The most common causes are infections (30-40%), neoplasms (20-30%), and non-infectious inflammatory conditions (10-20%). The initial approach involves thorough history, physical exam, and basic lab tests.
