FDG-PET/CT helped establish a final diagnosis in a 9-year-old boy with fever of unknown origin. a, b: FDG-PET scans; c, e: low-dose CT; d, f: fused FDG-PET/CT. (Courtesy: CC BY 4.0/Eur. J. Nucl. Med.

The primary culprit behind fever blisters is the herpes simplex virus, specifically HSV-1. This highly contagious virus is easily transmitted through close personal contact, such as kissing or sharing ...

A new retrospective, laboratory-based observational study provides detailed insights into the causes of fevers of unknown origin in sub-Saharan Africa. Scientists examined 550 patients from Guinea who ...

A fever is a temporary rise in body temperature. It’s not considered an illness on its own, but rather a symptom that can be caused by many different conditions. Elevated body temperature can be a ...

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Influenza activity is currently high in California, with a significant number of flu-related hospitalizations and deaths reported this season. Fever is the body's natural response to fight off ...

Thyroid storm pathophysiology explores the underlying causes and course of a rare thyroid condition. A thyroid storm is a potentially deadly condition, where thyroid hormones elevate rapidly. It can ...

It’s common to sweat when you’re running a fever. But there’s no evidence that sweating it out will help you feel better faster. The underlying cause of the fever is what you need to address. When ...