Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Is Characterized by a Fever

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Essay

Fever of unknown origin (FUO) is characterized by a fever of ____° F or greater.

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Definitions:

Infection

The disease process produced by microorganisms.

Purulent Area

A region of tissue that is producing or filled with pus, often indicating an infection or inflammation.

Granulation Tissue

Young connective tissue with new capillaries formed in the wound healing process.

Exudate

Material, such as fluid and cells, that has escaped from blood vessels during the inflammatory process and is deposited in tissue or on tissue surfaces.