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==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
Causes of a fever of unknown origin which endocarditis must be differentiated from include a [[drug fever]], [[cotton 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. | Causes of a fever of unknown origin which endocarditis must be differentiated from include a [[drug fever]], [[cotton 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. | ||
===Drug Fever=== | |||
A [[drug fever]] will resolve with discontinuation of the offending agent. There may be elevated [[urine eosinophils]] and a peripheral [[eosinophilia]] as well. | |||
===Cotton Fever=== | |||
==References== | ==References== |
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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, cotton 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.
Drug Fever
A drug fever will resolve with discontinuation of the offending agent. There may be elevated urine eosinophils and a peripheral eosinophilia as well.