Which of the following is the correct definition for a fever of unknown origin? Fever of over 38.3°C with no response to antibiotics, Sustained fever for over 3 weeks, Three weeks of hospital admission without diagnosis, Fever of over 38.3°C without diagnosis for 3 weeks

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نامعلوم اصل کے بخار کے لئے مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کون سی صحیح تعریف ہے؟

  1. A. Sustained fever for over 3 weeks
  2. B. Three weeks of hospital admission without diagnosis
  3. C. Fever of over 38.3°C with no response to antibiotics
  4. D. Fever of over 38.3°C without diagnosis for 3 weeks

Correct answer

Fever of over 38.3°C without diagnosis for 3 weeks

Explanation

Explanation Fever of unknown origin (FUO) is defined as a temperature >38.3°C (101°F) lasting at least 3 weeks with no identified cause after standard investigation. It helps guide clinicians to investigate rare infections, malignancies, or autoimmune disorders .

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