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Year : 2016 | Volume
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Pyrexia of unknown origin: A diagnosis and treatment challenge in a resource-limited setting
Ibrahim Aliyu1, Zainab F Ibrahim2
1 Department of Paediatrics, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria 2 Department of Nursing, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria
Correspondence Address:
Ibrahim Aliyu Department of Paediatrics, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano Nigeria
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DOI: 10.4103/1858-5000.202359
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The term pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO) was first described by Petersdorf and Beeson in 1961. It is characterized by a temperature of more than 38.3°C on several occasions lasting for more than 3 weeks or for more than 1 week of inpatient investigation. The etiology of PUO is extensive but could be broadly classified into infectious and noninfectious causes. Infection accounts for 34% of cases; the case of a 6-month-old boy who presented with fever of 2 months duration is reported. He had series of investigations without the etiology identified. Furthermore, he was placed on empiric antibiotics on admission but the fever persisted; however, he was discharged after 3 weeks; and while on follow-up visit, the fever resolved. This report highlights how bizarre PUO may present. |
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