Author/Editor		Cerar, Daša; Tomažič, Janez
Title		Obravnava odraslega bolnika s febrilnim stanjem nejasnega izvora
Translated title		Fever of unknown origin in adults
Type		članek
Source		In: Beović B, Strle F, Čižman M, editors. Stopenjska obravnava najpogostejših okužb. Zbornik predavanj Infektološki simpozij 2006; 2006 mar; Ljubljana. Ljubljana: Sekcija za kemoterapijo SZD, Klinika za infekcijske bolezni in vročinska stanja,
Publication year		2006
Volume		str. 143-53
Language		slo
Abstract		Fever of unknown origin (FUO) is defined as temperature higher than 38.3°C that lasts for more than three weeks with no obvious source despite appropriate investigation. The four categories of potential etiology of FUO are clasic, nosocomial, immune deficient, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related. The four subgroups of the differential diagnosis of FUO are infections, malignancies, autoimmune conditions, and miscellaneous. A thorough history, physical examination, and basic laboratory testing remain the basis of the initial evaluation of the patient with FUO. Newer diagnostic modalities, including updated microbiological, molecular, imaging (computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography) and endoscopic invastigations with biopsy of different organs and tissues have important roles in the assessment of these patients.
Descriptors		FEVER OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN ADULT DIAGNOSIS, DIFFERENTIAL