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Pyrexia is the medical term for fever, in which the human body temperature rises above the average normal (37 degrees Celsius or 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit). Pyrexia is one of the most common symptoms of numerous medical conditions.
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SUMMARY POINTS. Classic adult pyrexia of unknown origin is fever of 38.3°C or greater for at least 3 weeks with no identified cause after three days of hospital evaluation or three outpatient visits Common causes are infections, neoplasms, and connective tissue disorders.
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The definition of pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO) dates back to 1961; it was described as a persistent fever above 38.3°C (100°F) that evades diagnosis for at least 3 weeks, including 1 week of investigation in hospital. 1 This definition has evolved with faster and more accurate diagnostic techniques and changing models of care, and a week ...
- Cristina Fernandez, Nicholas Beeching
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- Clin Med (Lond). 2018 Apr; 18(2): 170-174.
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Sep 1, 2016 · Elevation in core body temperature is one of the most frequently detected abnormal signs in patients admitted to adult ICUs, and is associated with increased mortality in select populations of critically ill patients. The definition of an elevated body temperature varies considerably by population and thermometer, and is commonly defined by a temperature of 38.0 °C or greater. Terms such as ...
Nov 21, 2023 · The term pyrexia means to have an increased body temperature above normal body temperature. The word originated in mid 18th century Greece from the word purexis or 'to be...
