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[Fever of unknown origin]

S Alusík1

  • 1Interní oddĕlení Nemocnice Na Micánkách, Praha.

Vnitrni Lekarstvi
|December 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary
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Infections were the most common cause of fever of unknown origin (FUO) in hospitalized patients, followed by rheumatic diseases. A significant portion of FUO cases remained undiagnosed.

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Area of Science:

  • Internal Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Rheumatology

Context:

  • Fever of unknown origin (FUO) presents a diagnostic challenge in hospitalized patients.
  • A study analyzed 4,123 hospitalized patients to identify causes of FUO.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the etiological spectrum of fever of unknown origin in a hospitalized patient cohort.
  • To categorize FUO cases based on their underlying causes.

Summary:

  • Out of 4,123 patients, 81 (2%) met the criteria for FUO.
  • Infections were the leading cause (35.8%), followed by rheumatic diseases (19.7%), other diseases (17.3%), and tumors (14.8%).
  • A diagnosis was not established in 12.3% of FUO cases.

Impact:

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  • Highlights the predominant role of infections in FUO within this hospitalized population.
  • Underscores the importance of considering rheumatic diseases and other systemic conditions.
  • Identifies a proportion of cases requiring further investigation for undiagnosed etiologies.