Fever of unknown origin – etiology and diagnostic algorithm
Authors:
A. Křivanová 1; Z. Adam 1; J. Mayer 1; P. Husa 2; Z. Fojtík 1; J. Skřičková 3; Z. Řehák 4; J. Vorlíček 1
Authors‘ workplace:
Interní hematoonkologická klinika Lékařské fakulty MU a FN Brno, pracoviště Bohunice, přednosta prof. MUDr. Jiří Vorlíček, CSc.
1; Klinika infekčních chorob Lékařské fakulty MU a FN Brno, pracoviště Bohunice, přednosta prof. MUDr. Petr Husa, CSc.
2; Klinika nemocí plicních a tuberkulózy Lékařské fakulty MU a FN Brno, pracoviště Bohunice, přednostka doc. MUDr. Jana Skřičková, CSc.
3; Oddělení nukleární medicíny Masarykova onkologického ústavu Brno, přednosta prim. MUDr. Karol Bolčák
4
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Vnitř Lék 2007; 53(2): 169-178
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Reviews
Overview
Fever of unknown origin is a frequent and significant diagnostic problem often faced by physicians. The first part of the text is dedicated to its definition and wide-ranging aetiology. On the one hand, fever may be a banal and benign condition, on the other, it can be the symptom of a life threatening disease. The second part presents our suggestions for diagnostic approach to fever of unknown origin. We believe this text may become a useful tool for this extremely complex and interesting differential diagnostic. In view of extension and complexity of the topic, the text of this part is presented in full.
Key words:
fever of unknown origin – etiology – diagnostic algorithm
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