dc.contributor.author | Essaji, L.T. | |
dc.contributor.author | Odhiambo, J | |
dc.contributor.author | Oyoo, G.O. | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2019-09-12T12:16:18Z | |
dc.date.available | 2019-09-12T12:16:18Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2018 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Essaji, L. T., J. Odhiambo, and G. O. Oyoo. "Fever of unknown origin: A rheumatologic perspective." African Journal of Rheumatology 6.1 (2018): 26-28. | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajr/article/view/170209 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/107120 | |
dc.description.abstract | Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) is a syndrome defined by persistent fevers above 38.30C that lasts for longer than 3 weeks with no obvious source. It usually poses a diagnostic challenge to the clinician.
We describe a case of FUO in a young male adult who was treated several times with antibiotics and anti-malarial with no resolution of symptoms. A diagnosis of Adult Onset Still’s Disease (AOSD) was made after thorough investigation. A methylprednisolone pulse therapy relieved the fevers and maintenance therapy continued with methotrexate.
Adult Onset Still’s Disease is a multi-systemic inflammatory disorder that can manifest as FUO and should be suspected if the fever does not respond to therapy. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.publisher | University of Nairobi | en_US |
dc.rights | Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States | * |
dc.rights.uri | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/ | * |
dc.subject | Adult Onset Still’s Disease, Fever of unknown origin | en_US |
dc.title | Fever of unknown origin: A rheumatologic perspective | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |