Back-to-basics: Fever is a syndrome and not just pyrexia

Fever is a common presenting complaint in sub-Saharan Africa. Although it has many causes, the symptoms of fever, with or without an elevated body temperature, should always make the clinician suspect infection. The other presentations associated with fever often help identify its likely cause. Howe...

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Main Authors: Lucien Wasingya-Kasereka, John Kellett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Health and Social Sciences Research Institute - South Sudan (HSSRI-SS) 2022-02-01
Series:South Sudan Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.southsudanmedicaljournal.com/archive/february-2022/back-to-basics-fever-is-a-syndrome-and-not-just-pyrexia.html