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Causes of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neoplasm:
• NHL
• Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Leukemia
• Solid
Causes of Fever ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... HIV • EBV • CMV ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
with visceral organ ... Edema in 70% of cases ... Fever >38.5 2. ... withdrawal • Mild ... Second Line Therapy
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
COMMON CAUSES + ... in any acutely ill ... • Symptoms: Fever ... urine output < 0.5 ml ... resuscitation: 30 mL
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
Fever of Unknown ... Origin (FUO) Diagnostic ... Algorithm STEP ... STEP 3 Order CBC, CMP ... immunosuppressant therapy