Assessment of fever of unknown origin in adults
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Key articles
Amin K, Kauffman CA. Fever of unknown origin: a strategic approach to this diagnostic dilemma. Postgrad Med. 2003 Sep;114(3):69-75. Abstract
Knockaert DC, Vanderschueren S, Blockmans D. Fever of unknown origin in adults: 40 years on. J Intern Med. 2003 Mar;253(3):263-75.Full text Abstract
Mourad O, Palda V, Detsky AS. A comprehensive evidence-based approach to fever of unknown origin. Arch Intern Med. 2003 Mar 10;163(5):545-51.Full text Abstract
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