Fever of unknown origin pathophysiology

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: febris continua e causa ignota; febris e causa ignota; febris E.C.I.; FUO; PUO; pyrexia of unknown origin

Overview

The exact pathogenesis of FUO is not fully understood in many cases where the exact etiology is not known. However in cases where etiology is known its pathophysiology depends upon etiology.