Fever of Unknown Origin
- 1 November 1971
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Postgraduate Medicine
- Vol. 50 (5) , 182-188
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.1971.11697674
Abstract
The efforts to find the cause of prolonged, unexplained fever must rely heavily on statistical probabilities. By reassessing these trying cases from time to time, we can spot any shifts among the diseases most commonly responsible. The results of this survey lend support to the theory that many of the cases that remain undiagnosed represent self-limiting infections. The value, or lack thereof, of certain laboratory tests is also indicated.Keywords
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