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[Fever without a recognizable cause in general practice: what should be done?]
1Departement für Innere Medizin, Universitätsspital Zürich.
Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|April 1, 1992
Summary
Fever is a common symptom, often without a clear cause. This study offers a management algorithm for febrile adults to identify dangerous infections early and prevent unnecessary antibiotic use.
Area of Science:
- Internal Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- General Practice
Context:
- Fever is a frequent reason for medical consultations.
- Many febrile cases lack a specific diagnosis.
- Spontaneous resolution is common for unexplained fevers.
Purpose:
- To provide a structured approach for managing febrile adult patients.
- To aid in the early detection of serious infections.
- To reduce the incidence of inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions.
Summary:
- Presents a clinical algorithm for evaluating febrile adults.
- Focuses on differentiating benign fever from potentially severe infections.
- Aims to guide clinicians toward appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic decisions.
Impact:
- Facilitates earlier identification of critical febrile illnesses.
- Promotes judicious antibiotic stewardship in primary care.
- Improves patient outcomes by targeting infections effectively.