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Review
. 1993 Oct;22(10):1753-5, 1758-61.

The febrile patient

M Whitby  1
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  • PMID: 8279999
Review

The febrile patient

M Whitby. Aust Fam Physician. 1993 Oct.

Abstract

Fever has long been recognised as a manifestation of infection; on occasions, it may be a pointer to other underlying diseases including immune-mediated and neoplastic conditions. This article explores the causes of fever, especially prolonged fever, and provides a management plan.

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