Episode 230: Fever of Unknow Origin

Episode 230: Fever of Unknow Origin

Sebastian Gomez (MS4) explains the most common causes of Fever of Unknown origin and how to approach patients affected by it, including the use of modern technology such as FDG-PET scans. Dr Arreaza emphasizes the importance of holding empiric treatments except in special cases.

Written by Sebastian Gomez, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. Edits and comments by Hector Arreaza, MD.

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