Kochanek M, Piepereit A, Böll B, Shimabukuro-Vornhagen A, Hallek M. [Diagnostic management of fever].
Internist (Berl) 2018;
59:218-226. [PMID:
29423567 DOI:
10.1007/s00108-018-0383-8]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
Fever is a symptom of a wide range of diseases. Its diagnostic management is of crucial importance, whereby the interface between general practitioner and hospital plays an important role. The family practitioner is of particular importance in the detection of life-threatening or complex situations involving fever. The diagnostic algorithm presented here can serve as the basis for rapid and targeted diagnostics. Good communication between the doctor and the hospital doctor is mandatory.
Collapse