15 Questions
Which type of fever is characterized by a recurring pattern of alternating periods of fever and normal body temperature?
Relapsing fever
What type of fever occurs following excessive and continued muscular exertion?
Fatigue fever
Hodgkin's disease is associated with which type of fever?
Pel-Ebstein fever
What is the main difference between relapsing fever and remittent fever?
Pattern of fever
Which type of fever is NOT mentioned in the text?
Continuous fever
What is a characteristic of hectic fever in terms of temperature?
A much wider temperature range
Which of the following is a cause of hectic fever?
Active TB
What is a common symptom of hectic fever?
Facial flushing
What type of fever is hectic fever an example of?
Intermittent fever
What is another condition that can cause hectic fever?
Amoebic liver abscess
What is the characteristic of remittent fever?
Fever that decreases every day but doesn't completely resolve
Which of the following is a cause of remittent fever?
Falciparum malaria
What is the difference in temperature between morning and evening in remittent fever?
More than 1°C
Which type of fever is characterized by a steady decrease in temperature, followed by a return to normal, and then another increase in temperature?
Saddleback fever
Which of the following is not a type of fever?
Fatigue fever
Study Notes
Types of Fever
- Hodgkin's disease is associated with Pel-Ebstein fever.
- Fatigue fever occurs after excessive and continued muscular exertion, and may last up to several days.
Hectic Fever
- Characterized by intermittent fever with a wide temperature range.
- Accompanied by facial flushing, sweating, and rigors.
- Caused by active TB, amoebic liver abscess, or pyogenic abscess.
Remittent Fever
- Fever that decreases every day but doesn't completely resolve.
- Temperature shows considerable variation between morning and evening (fluctuation more than 1°C) but never returns to normal.
- Causes include:
- Septic conditions
- Mycoplasma pneumonia
- Rheumatic fever
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- SABE (Subacute bacterial endocarditis)
- Falciparum malaria
Identify the characteristics and underlying causes of hectic fever, including its symptoms and associated medical conditions. Learn about the typical temperature range and accompanying physical responses. Understand the links to tuberculosis, amoebic liver abscess, and pyogenic abscess.
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