Possible Causes for intermittent fever Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Abstract The aim of the investigation was to determine the effect of age, gender, viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), season and sleeping position on the composition of the nasopharyngeal bacterial flora in infancy. Seventy-two babies, 38 male and 34 female, whose birthdates were evenly spread[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Otitis Media […] persistent or intermittent fever associated with ear pain is suggestive of acute otitis media Fever persistent or intermittent fever associated with ear pain is suggestive [medicaljoyworks.com] Around 60% to 85% of children have AOM during the first year of life. acute onset pain in the ear is the most common symptom. pain is a result of inflammatory reaction Fever [medicaljoyworks.com] Sepsis To define the terms "sepsis" and "organ failure" in a precise manner. Review of the medical literature and the use of expert testimony at a consensus conference. American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) headquarters in Northbrook, IL. Leadership members of ACCP/Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM). An[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Acute Pyelonephritis INTRODUCTION: Presepsin (sCD14-ST) is an emerging biomarker for infection. We hypothesized that presepsin could specifically increase during acute pyelonephritis and correlate with severity. METHODS: We compared presepsin values in patients with acute pyelonephritis and controls, and we assessed its capacity to[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Hydronephrosis These were associated with intermittent fever with chill and rigor for same duration and chest pain in left hemi thorax radiating to the back of left chest. [ccij-online.org] Viral Pleurisy […] cramp 【間欠性跛行】*intermittent claudication 間歇的跛行 【間欠痛】*intermittent pain 【間欠熱】*intermittent fever 【間欠熱マラリア】*intermittent malaria 【間質性胃炎】*interstitial gastritis 【間質性腎炎】*interstitial [medo.jp] 感覚減退】【感覚鈍麻】*hypesthesia/*hypoesthesia 【感覚障害】*sensory disturbance 【感覚性運動失調】*sensory ataxia 【感覚性失行症】*sensory apraxia 【感覚性失語症】*sensory aphasia 【感覚性癲癇】*sensory epilepsy 【間欠痙攣】*intermittent [medo.jp] Muckle-Wells Syndrome The symptoms of MWS include the following: Recurrent rashes, usually beginning in infancy or early childhood Intermittent fevers Joint pain Recurrent conjunctivitis Progressive [patientworthy.com] Conclusion: Our observational study suggests for the first time that MWS could be identified among adult Chinese patients with intermittent fever of unknown cause, but with [acrabstracts.org] All patients had intermittent febrile episodes with moderate to high temperature. One patient’s attacks could be triggered by cold exposure. [acrabstracts.org] Hodgkin Lymphoma Night sweats Intermittent fever in about 35% of cases Infrequently, Pel-Ebstein fever (high fever for 1-2 wk followed by an afebrile period of 1-2 wk) A large mediastinal [learningradiology.com] These include: Fever: A persistent or intermittent fever may occur without any obvious infection or cause. [verywellhealth.com] 38º C, or drenching night sweats) are present in 40% of patients; collectively, these are known as "B symptoms" Intermittent fever is observed in approximately 35% of cases [emedicine.medscape.com] Familial Cold Autoinflammatory Syndrome Type 1 Muckle-Wells syndrome (MWS) causes intermittent fevers, urticarial rash, joint pain, and progressive deafness; 25% of patients develop renal amyloidosis. [merckmanuals.com] Abstract Familial cold urticaria (FCU) is a rare autosomal dominant inflammatory disorder characterized by intermittent episodes of rash with fever, arthralgias, conjunctivitis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Some of the common criteria that distinguish FCAS from other hereditary periodic fevers and acquired cold urticaria include: Recurrent, intermittent episodes of fever and [rarediseases.org] Schnitzler Syndrome IgM monoclonal gammopathy, lumber pain, intermittent fever, and elevation of C-reactive protein were the clues for the diagnosis of Schnitzler syndrome. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Abstract The Schnitzler syndrome is the association of chronic urticaria, intermittent fever, osteosclerotic bone lesions and a monoclonal IgM gammopathy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] In a patient with a chronic urticaria-like dermatosis, minor itch, intermittent fever and bone or joint aches, protein electrophoresis and immunofixation should be ordered [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Malaria Hardly ever did people perish as the direct consequence of an uncomplicated intermittent fever. [xs4all.nl] Symptoms Patients usually presents with intermittent fever, chills, vomiting, headache and diarrhea. [symptoma.com] One week prior to the onset of the visual problem, he had developed an intermittent high grade fever that was associated with other severe constitutional symptoms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Familial Mediterranean Fever A 42-year-old woman presented with an intermittent fever and chest and back pain, and an abnormal chest shadow was detected. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] All patients had intermittent self-limiting febrile episodes. Two patients had fever duration of less than 3 days, 7 patients had fever duration of 3 to 7 days. [acrabstracts.org] This study is designed to explore the genetics and pathophysiology of diseases presenting with intermittent fever, including familial Mediterranean fever, TRAPS, hyper-IgD [clinicaltrials.gov] Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria The infant developed intermittent fever at 5 weeks of age and presented with anemia and hepatosplenomegaly at 3 months of age at which time Plasmodium falciparum parasites [pediatrics.aappublications.org] Fever was intermittent, with spikes of fever following chills on alternate days, and was associated with a few episodes of vomiting. [ijidonline.com] fever Pyrexia NOS intermittent (bilious) - see also Malaria pernicious B50.9 Chagres B50.9 continued malarial B50.9 estivo-autumnal B50.9 (malarial) Panama B50.9 (malarial [icd10data.com] Krabbe Disease A 6-month-old girl was seen for intermittent episodes of unexplained fever, irritability, and psychomotor regression over the previous 2 months. [neurology.org] Cytomegalovirus Infection Med Microbiol Immunol. 2017 Oct;206(5):347-354. doi: 10.1007/s00430-017-0512-3. Epub 2017 Jul 21. Author information 1 Department of Obstetrics, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany. vera.seidel@charite.de.[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] 18-Hydroxylase Deficiency Episodic fever Increased body temperature, episodic Intermittent fever [ more ] 0001954 Renal salt wasting Loss of salt in urine 0000127 Vomiting Throwing up 0002013 Showing [rarediseases.info.nih.gov] Cough Abdominal pain Hemolytic anemia Hypertonic dehydration Nausea and vomiting Polyuria Anorexia Diabetes insipidus Global developmental delay Hyperkalemia Unexplained fevers [mendelian.co] […] blood sodium levels 0002902 Hypotension Low blood pressure 0002615 Increased circulating renin level Elevated blood renin level 0000848 Neonatal onset 0003623 Recurrent fever [rarediseases.info.nih.gov] Cold-Induced Sweating Syndrome Type 1 Some of the common criteria that distinguish FCAS from other hereditary periodic fevers and acquired cold urticaria include: Recurrent, intermittent episodes of fever and [rarediseases.org] The diagnosis of FCAS/FCU requires the presence of at least FOUR of the following six criteria: Fever & Rash After Cold Exposure Recurrent, intermittent episodes of fever, [autoinflammatory.org] […] episodes of rash, fever, joint pain and other signs/symptoms of systemic inflammation triggered by exposure to cold. [rarediseases.org] Plasmodium Vivax Malaria An infant developed intermittent fever 20 days after delivery. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] On the fourth day of admission, she had intermittent fever, developed dyspnoea and chest radiograph showed bilateral interstitial infiltration. [casereports.bmj.com] We report a case of Plasmodium vivax and murine typhus coinfection in a 30-year-old woman who presented with intermittent, high-grade fever. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Adult Krabbe Disease We present the MR imaging findings in four patients (two pairs of siblings from two unrelated families) with adult Krabbe disease. In the first family, clinical presentation mimicked familial spastic paraplegia. Their MR images showed selective, increased signal intensity on T2-weighted sequences along the corticospinal[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Stuve-Wiedemann Syndrome Episodic fever Increased body temperature, episodic Intermittent fever [ more ] 0001954 Short stature Decreased body height Small stature [ more ] 0004322 Skeletal dysplasia [rarediseases.info.nih.gov] Broad wide portion of long bone 0003016 Micromelia Smaller or shorter than typical limbs 0002983 Paresthesia Pins and needles feeling Tingling [ more ] 0003401 Recurrent fever [rarediseases.info.nih.gov] Familial Dysautonomia fever since birth, self mutilation since 2½ years of age and ulcer over left middle toe with blackening since 10-12 days. [web.archive.org] The remainder of the hospital course was notable for intermittent fevers beginning on day 4 posttransplantation; vancomycin, piperacillin/tazobactam, and fluconazole were [cjasn.asnjournals.org] fevers, impaired sensory perception, hypotonia, and apnea. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Histoplasmosis Third patient, a 46-year-old HIV-negative man, had oropharyngeal lesions, cervical lymphadenopathy, intermittent fever, hepatosplenomegaly, and deteriorating general health [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] People with chronic disseminated histoplasmosis experience mild intermittent fever, weight loss, weakness, anaemia and enlargement of the liver and spleen. [conditions.health.qld.gov.au] Case Report A 34-year-old immunocompetent male presented a medical history of intermittent fever associated with night sweats for 3 months, with the highest temperature being [omicsonline.org] Trench Fever National Library of Medicine (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: Trench Fever An intermittent fever characterized by intervals of chills, fever, and splenomegaly each of [definitions.net] ) Certain infectious and parasitic diseases Clinical Information An intermittent fever characterized by intervals of chills, fever, and splenomegaly each of which may last [icd10data.com] Bartonella quintana is closely related to Bartonella henselae, the agent of cat scratch fever. U.S. [definitions.net] West African Trypanosomiasis fever: caused by antigenic variation, malaise, headache, weight loss, arthralgia Painless lymph node enlargement Erythematous, annular (targetoid), or maculopapular rash [amboss.com] Initial symptoms include intermittent fevers and headaches, conditions which could be associated with other medical conditions. [news-medical.net] Signs include intermittent fever, joint pain, lymphadenopathy (firm, mobile, painless lymph nodes, mainly cervical), hepatosplenomegaly and skin signs (facial oedema, pruritus [medicalguidelines.msf.org] Viral Lower Respiratory Infection Difficulty in breathing as shown by intermittent apnoea, grunting and not feeding. [patient.info] Significant tachycardia for level of fever. Prolonged central capillary refill time 2 seconds. [patient.info] Juvenile Seronegative Polyarthritis Systemic-onset JRA is characterized by high intermittent fevers and other extra-articular manifestations: lymphadenopathy, rash, pleuritis, and pericarditis. [pedsinreview.aappublications.org] fever, in addition to arthritis of any number of joints. [eldersarthritis.com] In patients with systemic onset (also known as Still disease ), intermittent spiking fevers are typically noted, which helps distinguish JIA from other diseases such as infection [radiopaedia.org] Urinary Tract Infection Most UTIs (81%) occurred among individuals using Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC), with 46% of catheterizations performed by nurses. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] UTI Symptoms Fever Chills Leakage Increased spasms of legs, abdomen, or bladder Feeling the need to catheterize more often (frequency) ( Intermittent) Feeling the need to [sci-info-pages.com] […] catheterization or external collection device, no systemic antimicrobials or urinary acidifying agents taken within 7 days, no current fever or chills suggestive of acute [dx.doi.org] Acute Alcohol Intoxication Pain typically persists for more than six hours, in contradistinction to the intermittent right upper quadrant pain of biliary colic. [radiopaedia.org] Nausea, vomiting, and fever are also often reported. 90-95% of cases are due to gallstones (i.e. acute calculous cholecystitis) with the remainder being acute acalculous cholecystitis [radiopaedia.org] Vaginal Candidiasis chills and hematuria Fungal balls - Intermittent urinary tract obstruction with subsequent anuria and ensuing renal insufficiency See Clinical Presentation for more detail [emedicine.medscape.com] Asymptomatic candiduria - Most catheterized patients with persistent candiduria are asymptomatic Ascending pyelonephritis - Flank pain, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever [emedicine.medscape.com] Acute Cystitis […] catheterization or external collection device, no systemic antimicrobials or urinary acidifying agents taken within 7 days, no current fever or chills suggestive of acute [doi.org] […] prescribed antibiotics, and absence of symptoms of UTI at time of enrolment. 19 Waites et al. required participants to be at least 1-year post-SCI, 16 years of age, use intermittent [doi.org]
