5 Questions
How did Petersdorf and Beeson define pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO) in 1961?
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
What is the defining temperature for pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO)?
38.3°C or more for more than three weeks
What are the physiological causes of fever?
After meals, After vigorous exercise, After hot bath
What is the normal range for body temperature?
36.5-37.4°C
Which category does neoplasms fall under as a cause of fever?
Neoplasms
Test your knowledge on Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (P.U.O) with this quiz by Dr. Hasan Sedeek Mahmoud. Learn about the definition, causes, and diagnostic workup for P.U.O cases as well as heat disorders and relevant medical concepts.
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