Pyrexia of Unknown Origin Flashcards
1
Q
PUO definition
A
Fever >38c
>3/52
Despite intesive Ix for 1/52
2
Q
Classical PUO examples
A
3
Q
Hospital acquired PUO examples
A
4
Q
Neutropenic PUO examples
A
5
Q
HIV-associated PUO examples
A
6
Q
Febrile neutropenia Ix
A
Blood cultures then empirical ABx
7
Q
Other causes/Ix to consider in PUO
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