Unexplained fever and drug reactions as clues to HIV infection

Med J Aust. 1993 Feb 1;158(3):188-9. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1993.tb121702.x.

Abstract

Unexplained fever, usually self-limiting and often due to a viral infection, is commonly seen in many medical practices. When should a doctor consider HIV in relation to a patient's fever?

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • AIDS-Related Complex / diagnosis
  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / diagnosis
  • Adult
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / complications*
  • Fever of Unknown Origin / complications*
  • HIV Infections / complications
  • HIV Infections / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Male