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Fever Of Unknown Origin (FUO) Learning Center

Treatments could include:
Most children who undergo evaluation for FUO do not receive treatment until a clear-cut cause is found. Antibiotics or medications designed to suppress a fever such as antipyretics ( acetaminophen ) or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Most patients who undergo evaluation for FUO do not receive treatment until a clear-cut cause is found. Antibiotics or medications designed to suppress a fever (such as NSAIDs) will only hide the true cause. Once physicians are satisfied that ther...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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