Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (P

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>Infections, Neoplasms, Endocrine disturbances (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the physiologic causes of fever according to the text?

<p>After meals, After hot bath, During pregnancy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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