Unexplained fever

Fever with no clear cause is the focus of this clinical reference, which explains the physiology of fever and outlines how to evaluate a patient who has one. Its central concern is the differential diagnosis of unexplained fever, defined as a fever that persists for at least two weeks without a known origin. The book groups the likely sources into infectious disease, cancer, connective tissue disorders, uncommon conditions, and causes that clinicians frequently overlook. It also covers the laboratory tests and imaging methods used to find the cause.

The text is organized around several parts: the history of the fever, a review of published case reports, a step-by-step approach to the patient, and an analytical review. Its style is thorough and avoids repetition. The content is presented as current at the time of publication.

The volume is intended for physicians, surgeons, internists, microbiologists, and other medical professionals who encounter patients with persistent, unexplained fever.