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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Endocarditis often presents as an unexplained fever and must be distinguished from other causes of a [[fever of unknown origin]] ([[FUO]]). | Endocarditis often presents as an unexplained fever and must be distinguished from other causes of a [[fever of unknown origin]] ([[FUO]]). | ||
==Differential Diagnosis== | |||
Causes of a fever of unknown origin which endocarditis must be differentiated from include a [[drug fever]], [[lymphoma]], [[pulmonary embolism]], and [[deep vein thrombosis]]. Disseminated granulomatoses such as [[Tuberculosis]], [[Histoplasmosis]], [[Coccidioidomycosis]], [[Blastomycosis]] and [[Sarcoidosis]] can also cause a FUO. [[Blood cultures]] and echocardiography are critical in differentiating endocarditis from these other syndromes. A [[drug fever]] will resolve with discontinuation of the offending agent. There may be elevated [[urine eosinophils]] and a peripheral [[eosinophilia]] as well. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Endocarditis often presents as an unexplained fever and must be distinguished from other causes of a fever of unknown origin (FUO).
Differential Diagnosis
Causes of a fever of unknown origin which endocarditis must be differentiated from include a drug fever, lymphoma, pulmonary embolism, and deep vein thrombosis. Disseminated granulomatoses such as Tuberculosis, Histoplasmosis, Coccidioidomycosis, Blastomycosis and Sarcoidosis can also cause a FUO. Blood cultures and echocardiography are critical in differentiating endocarditis from these other syndromes. A drug fever will resolve with discontinuation of the offending agent. There may be elevated urine eosinophils and a peripheral eosinophilia as well.