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What is the definition of Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (PUO)?
What is the definition of Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (PUO)?
- Elevation of body temperature for more than four weeks with a definite diagnosis
- Elevation of body temperature for more than three weeks with a definite diagnosis
- Elevation of body temperature for more than three weeks with no definite diagnosis (correct)
- Elevation of body temperature for more than two weeks with no definite diagnosis
According to Petersdorf and Beeson, how is Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (PUO) defined?
According to Petersdorf and Beeson, how is Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (PUO) defined?
- Temperature greater than 38°C on several occasions, accompanied by more than 3 weeks of illness, failure to reach a diagnosis after 2 weeks of in-patient investigation
- Temperature greater than 38.3°C on several occasions, accompanied by more than 3 weeks of illness, failure to reach a diagnosis after 1 week of in-patient investigation (correct)
- Temperature greater than 37.5°C on several occasions, accompanied by more than 2 weeks of illness, failure to reach a diagnosis after 2 weeks of in-patient investigation
- Temperature greater than 39°C on several occasions, accompanied by more than 4 weeks of illness, failure to reach a diagnosis after 1 week of in-patient investigation
What is the normal body temperature range?
What is the normal body temperature range?
- 35.5-36.4°C
- 36.5-37.4°C (correct)
- 37.5-38.4°C
- 38.5-39.4°C
What are the causes of fever according to the text?
What are the causes of fever according to the text?
What are the physiologic causes of fever according to the text?
What are the physiologic causes of fever according to the text?
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