Understanding Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (PUO): Raising Awareness About Unexplained Fevers
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Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (PUO) represents a prolonged fever, typically lasting over 3 weeks, with no apparent cause despite extensive medical testing. PUO is categorized into four types: classic, where the cause is unknown even after hospitalization; nosocomial, where the fever arises during a hospital stay; neutropenic, affecting patients with a weakened immune system; and HIV-related, associated with individuals infected with HIV.
Join the PACE Hospitals Podcast with Dr. Kaku Madhurya | Consultant General Physician and Diabetologist at PACE Hospitals, Hitech City, Hyderabad, India, as we explore Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (PUO) and its significant impact on health.
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1. Understanding Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (PUO): Raising Awareness About Unexplained Fevers (00:00:00)
2. What is Pyrexia of Unknown Origin. (00:00:50)
3. What are the Causes of Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (PUO)? (00:01:21)
4. What are the Symptoms of Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (PUO)? (00:03:14)
5. What are the Diagnosis of Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (PUO)? (00:03:36)
6. What are the Treatment of Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (PUO)? (00:05:20)
7. What are the Prognosis of Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (PUO)? (00:06:14)
8. What are the most common infections associated with Pyrexia Unknown Origin (PUO)? (00:07:11)
9. How long does Pyrexia Unknown Origin (PUO) Last? (00:08:30)
10. Can Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (PUO) resolve on its Own? (00:08:55)
11. Is PUO more common in certain age groups or populations? (00:09:23)
12. Can Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (PUO) be a side effect of certain medications or treatments? (00:10:01)
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