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How did Petersdorf and Beeson define pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO) in 1961?
How did Petersdorf and Beeson define pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO) in 1961?
- 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 38.0°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 39.0°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 defining temperature for pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO)?
What is the defining temperature for pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO)?
- 37.5°C or more for more than three weeks
- 39.0°C or more for more than four weeks
- 38.3°C or more for more than three weeks (correct)
- 38.0°C or more for more than two weeks
What are the physiological causes of fever?
What are the physiological causes of fever?
- After vaccination, After blood donation, After surgery
- During menstruation, During emotional stress, During meditation
- After meals, After vigorous exercise, After hot bath (correct)
- During sleep, During fasting, During cold exposure
What is the normal range for body temperature?
What is the normal range for body temperature?
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Which category does neoplasms fall under as a cause of fever?
Which category does neoplasms fall under as a cause of fever?
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