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Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
Origin (FUO) - ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... Test for the respective ... node biopsy • Clinical ... udaygulati #FUO
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... for Workup of Fever ... Unknown Origin (FUO ... • Additional tests ... #Algorithm #Fever
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 ... TSH, RF, ANA, HIV ... tuberculosis skin test
Cold Agglutinin Disease

3 Types of Cold Sensitive Antibodies:
  1. Cold Agglutinins (CAD)
  2. Donath-Landsteiner
Viral Infection Clinical ... Positive Coombs testing ... Mycoplasma, EBV, HIV ... Symptoms: High fevers ... • Diagnostic Test
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... Performance thorough ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... Change in clinical
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan and Galactomannan Testing Sensitivity Specificity and False Positives
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan
 • Cell wall component of many fungi
Galactomannan Testing ... cut-offs defined in clinical ... >90% (In most clinical ... the use of this test ... False positives: Pip
Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

WHAT?
 • Coccidioidomycosis due to Coccidioides immitis or Coccidioides
• Diabetes • HIV ... peritoneal spread TESTING ... common initial testing ... prompt additional tests ... TREATMENT: Clinically