Fever is the body’s response to substances known as pyrogens, which can be either extrinsic or intrinsic. These pyrogens cause the body to adjust its normal physiological temperature to a higher level.
A very detailed interview should be conducted regarding all symptoms, especially pain, possible foreign travel, nature of work, contact with animals, sexual contact, medications taken (even those sold without a prescription), or recurrent bleeding. The nature of the fever itself should be analyzed in particular, namely:
In the case of a fever of unknown etiology, we perform numerous tests, starting with common and non-invasive ones and, if necessary, extending the diagnostics to others until the cause is determined.
