Fever of unknown origin natural history, complications and prognosis
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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Since there is a wide range of conditions associated with FUO, prognosis depends on the particular cause.[1][2] If after 6 to 12 months no diagnosis is found, the chances diminish of ever finding a specific cause.[2] However, under those circumstances prognosis is good.[3]
References
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- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Oxford Textbook of Medicine Edited by David A. Warrell, Timothy M. Cox and John D. Firth with Edward J. Benz, Fourth Edition (2003), Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-262922-0
- ↑ Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 16th Edition, The McGraw-Hill Companies, ISBN 0-07-140235-7