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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Rheumatology

Background:

  • Prolonged fever in children presents diagnostic challenges.
  • Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) is defined as daily fever for at least 14 days without an explanation after initial evaluation.
  • Distinguishing true fever from misperceptions and identifying specific causes is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a diagnostic approach for prolonged fever in children.
  • To differentiate FUO from other febrile illnesses.
  • To discuss potential underlying causes of FUO in pediatric patients.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed patient history and physical examination.
  • Meticulous fever diary and serial clinical/laboratory evaluations.
  • Targeted investigations based on evolving signs and symptoms.

Main Results:

  • Approximately 50% of pediatric FUO cases remain undiagnosed, often representing self-limited illnesses.
  • The remaining half of FUO cases are diagnosed as infectious, inflammatory, or neoplastic conditions.
  • Recurrent fevers may indicate viral illnesses, autoinflammatory diseases, cyclic neutropenia, or PFAPA syndrome.

Conclusions:

  • A systematic and vigilant approach is essential for diagnosing prolonged fevers in children.
  • Identifying specific causes of FUO aids in appropriate management and prognosis.
  • Awareness of less common periodic fever syndromes is important in challenging cases.