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This document discusses pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO). It defines PUO and provides the typical age distribution and etiologies. The main causes are listed as infection (33%), neoplasm (25%), and connective tissue disease (13%). Common infectious causes in children include various bacterial, viral and parasitic infections like tuberculosis, enteric fever, leptospirosis, and malaria. Elderly patients are more likely to have neoplasms or connective tissue disorders as the cause. The document also discusses c

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sanjeev

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