What is Fever Of Unknown Origin
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Fever Of Unknown Origin Definition
A high temperature without a clear cause is called fever of unknown origin (FUO). A FUO is an intermittent temperature of at least 101°F. It has to have been noted for over three weeks. It also has to have at least a week's worth of attempts to find the cause.
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