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What is the temperature threshold for defining pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO)?
What is the temperature threshold for defining pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO)?
- 37.5°C or more for more than three weeks
- 38.1°C or more for more than three weeks
- 38.3°C or more for more than three weeks (correct)
- 39.0°C or more for more than three weeks
According to Petersdorf and Beeson, how long should the fever persist to be considered as pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO)?
According to Petersdorf and Beeson, how long should the fever persist to be considered as pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO)?
- More than 1 week
- More than 2 weeks
- More than 3 weeks (correct)
- More than 4 weeks
What is the normal range of body temperature?
What is the normal range of body temperature?
- 36.5-37.4°C (correct)
- 37.0-37.9°C
- 35.0-36.4°C
- 37.5-38.0°C
Which of the following is not listed as a cause of fever in the text?
Which of the following is not listed as a cause of fever in the text?
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What is the diurnal rhythm of normal body temperature?
What is the diurnal rhythm of normal body temperature?
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