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The document discusses fever of unknown origin (FUO). It defines FUO as fever that persists for over 3 weeks without a confirmed cause despite diagnostic testing. The causes of FUO are diverse, with over 200 reported, and include infections, cancers, and collagen vascular diseases. Diagnosis involves a thorough history, physical exam, and testing, but is challenging as the causes are usually familiar diseases with uncommon presentations. The physical exam can be important, with abnormalities sometimes only
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- Tio Prima S
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