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Simmons NURP 502 Exam 1: Fever of Unknown Origin

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This deck covers key concepts related to Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) as outlined in the Simmons NURP 502 Exam 1, including definitions, causes, differential diagnoses, and treatment considerations.

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Define fever of unknown origin (FUO).

Prolonged fever (rectal temp > 101°F or 38.3°C) or oral temp > 100.0°F (37.8°C) for 2 - 3 weeks or more without an etiology. OR No specific diagnosis after 3-7 days or 3 days of outpatient visits, extensive studies, and continued fever.

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Define fever of unknown origin (FUO).
Prolonged fever (rectal temp > 101°F or 38.3°C) or oral temp > 100.0°F (37.8°C) for 2 - 3 weeks or more without an etiology. OR No specific diagnosis ...
What is the cause of many FUO?
Atypical presentations of common disorders.
What are some DDx for FUO in those <6 yo?
1. UTI / Pyelonephritis 2. Respiratory infx 3. Localized infx (abscess, osteomyelitis) 4. Juvenile arthritis 5. Leukemia
What are some DDx for FUO in adolescents?
1. TB 2. Inflammatory bowel dz 3. Autoimmune dz 4. Lymphoma 5. UTI / Pyelonephririts 6. Respiratory infx 7. Localized infx (abscess, osteomyelitis) 8....
When do you admit to the hospital with FUO?
1. Very ill 2. Concern for Munchausen’s by proxy 3. FTT 4. Very young 5. Follow up unreliable
T/F Empiric ABX are used for FUO.
False. No ABX unless cause is known or likely known.

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Simmons NURP 502 Exam 1: Fever of Unknown Origin
TermDefinition
Define fever of unknown origin (FUO).
Prolonged fever (rectal temp > 101°F or 38.3°C) or oral temp > 100.0°F (37.8°C) for 2 - 3 weeks or more without an etiology. OR No specific diagnosis after 3-7 days or 3 days of outpatient visits, extensive studies, and continued fever.
What is the cause of many FUO?
Atypical presentations of common disorders.
What are some DDx for FUO in those <6 yo?
1. UTI / Pyelonephritis 2. Respiratory infx 3. Localized infx (abscess, osteomyelitis) 4. Juvenile arthritis 5. Leukemia
What are some DDx for FUO in adolescents?
1. TB 2. Inflammatory bowel dz 3. Autoimmune dz 4. Lymphoma 5. UTI / Pyelonephririts 6. Respiratory infx 7. Localized infx (abscess, osteomyelitis) 8. Juvenile arthritis 9. Leukemia
When do you admit to the hospital with FUO?
1. Very ill 2. Concern for Munchausen’s by proxy 3. FTT 4. Very young 5. Follow up unreliable
T/F Empiric ABX are used for FUO.
False. No ABX unless cause is known or likely known.