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Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
Origin (FUO) - ... Further Workup ... • CNS symptoms ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... udaygulati #FUO
Signs and Symptoms Associated With Different Headache Etiologies
 • Nonfocal mental status changes - Meningitis, encephalitis,
Signs and Symptoms ... pressure, acute-angle ... • Fever - Febrile ... pupils - Acute angle ... #signs #symptoms
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... and signs (e.g., fever ... arteritis • Acute angle ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
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 ... DrEricStrong #FUO ... #Algorithm #Fever
13 Dangerous Causes of Headache:
 - subarachnoid hemorrhage: family history, PCKD, known berry aneurysm, sudden and
Dangerous Causes of Headache ... CNS infection: fever ... at home or at work ... ) - acute angle ... shoulder girdle symptoms
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
: - Fever + ANC ... full infectious work-up ... days → add fungal work-up ... : CNS changes, headache ... : CNS changes, headache