FUO Work-up with an Unexpected Result - Still's Disease

Often the reason for the fever is obvious (pneumonia, UTI, etc.) or can be found within a day or two. One of the most difficult problems in the clinical practice is FUO (fever of unknown origin). This NYTimes article follows step-by-step the exhaustive work-up FUO which yields a surprising result - adult Still's disease.

Nocturnal Fever, Swollen Lymph Nodes, Joint Pain - NYTimes 03/05