Fever of unknown origin
Fever of unknown origin (FUO) refers to a condition in which the patient has an elevated temperature (fever) but, despite investigations by one or more qualified physicians, no explanation is found.
| Fever of unknown origin | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Pyrexia of unknown origin, febris e causa ignota |
| Types | Various |
If the cause is found it is usually a diagnosis of exclusion, eliminating all possibilities until only the correct explanation remains.
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