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Types of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
 • Classic
 • Nosocomial
 • Neutropenic
 • HIV-Associated

Dr. Uday
Types of Fever of ... Unknown Origin (FUO ... Neutropenic • HIV-Associated ... #Types #Classification ... #diagnosis #definitions
Causes of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neoplasm:
• NHL
• Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Leukemia
• Solid
Unknown Origin (FUO ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Infection: • HIV ... UnknownOrigin #FUO ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypersensitivity: Summary
Type I Hypersensitivity:
 • Immunological Mediator: lgE
 • Immunological Target: Allergen Molecules
 • Ex: Antibiotic
peanuts), Hay fever ... sickness Type IV ... Reactions #Types #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Definitions
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... Unknown Origin (FUO ... blood cultures • HIV ... DrEricStrong #FUO ... #Algorithm #Fever
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
, seasonal hay fever ... erythematosus Type IV ... Hypersensitivity #Types #Classification ... Diagnosis #Reactions #Table
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 ... Unknown #Origin #FUO