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by Jaydeep Choudhury, Ritabrata Kundu
The aim of this chapter is to focus on the clinic consult pediatrics. Fever of unknown origin (FUO) is not a clearly defined term in pediatric medicine. The basic requirement of 3 weeks of fever is a long time period, instead children are often diagnosed with FUO when fever is present for a few days and basic screening tests are negative. Infection accounts for more than half of the FUOs in children. In future with the advancement in diagnostic procedures, FUOs could be diagnosed at shorter intervals and more accurately. Direct detection and quantification of fever-inducing cytokines in blood and tissues will help in identification of inflammatory stimuli. The chapters compiled in this book cover the various aspects of FUO in a concise easy to read presentation. Focus has been given to the common causes of FUO. This book is meant for all the medical practitioners who treat patients suffering from fever and also for undergraduate and postgraduate medical students. The subject is presented in a brief, to the point, ready to read format with flowcharts and illustrations for handy reference.
Author | Author's Affiliation |
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1. Choudhury Jaydeep
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Institute of Child Health, Dr Biresh Guha Street, Kolkata, West Bengal, India Institute of Child Health, Kolkata, West Bengal, India Institute of Child Health, Kolkata, West Bengal, India; IAP Infectious Diseases Chapter 2020; Indian Academy of Pediatrics 2019; ACVIP 2016-17 Institute of Child Health, Kolkata, West Bengal |
2. Kundu Ritabrata |
Institute of Child Health, Dr Biresh Guha Street, Kolkata, West Bengal, India Institute of Child Health, Kolkata, West Bengal, India Institute of Child Health, Kolkata, West Bengal, India; IAP Infectious Diseases Chapter 2012; West Bengal Academy of Pediatrics 2011 Institute of Child Health, Kolkata, West Bengal, India; IAP Infectious Diseases Chapter 2012, West Bengal Academy of Pediatrics 2011 |
ISBN | 9789352704262 |
Speciality | Medicine, Pediatrics |
DOI | 10.5005/jp/books/18094 |
Edition | 1/e |
Publishing Year | 2019 |
Pages | 110 |
Book Type | Professional |
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