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This case study delves into the presentation of a 42-year-old Chinese male with persistent fever, muscle pain, and a perplexing rash.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Patient concerns:<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>The patient\u2019s symptoms included a prolonged fever, chills, muscle pain, and throat discomfort, with a history of pulmonary tuberculosis. Initial diagnoses of upper respiratory infection and unspecified infection were followed by antibiotic treatments, yet the fever persisted, accompanied by an exacerbating rash.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Diagnosis:<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>Extensive diagnostic investigations, including laboratory tests, imaging studies, and skin dermoscopy, provided valuable insights. The patient exhibited elevated inflammatory markers, hepatosplenomegaly, lymphadenopathy, and lung nodules. Differential diagnoses included adult-onset Still disease and drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Interventions:<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>The patient received a series of antibiotic treatments, which initially had limited success. Upon considering an autoimmune etiology, corticosteroids were introduced, followed by cyclosporine. The patient exhibited a positive response to this immunosuppressive therapy.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Outcomes:<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>Treatment adjustments were made, and the patient responded positively to a combination of corticosteroids and cyclosporine. His fever subsided, and laboratory markers normalized. One month after discharge, the patient showed continued improvement.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>FUO cases often demand a multidisciplinary approach, considering rare and uncommon diseases. This case underscores the importance of thorough evaluation, collaboration between specialties, and vigilant monitoring of treatment responses. The patient\u2019s unique presentation emphasizes the need to consider drug-induced reactions, even when symptoms deviate from typical disease patterns, highlighting the complexities in diagnosing and managing FUO.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1097\/md.0000000000036628","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2023,12,15]],"date-time":"2023-12-15T21:05:07Z","timestamp":1702674307000},"page":"e36628","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/lww.0000000000001000","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":3,"title":["Multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and management of fever of unknown origin: A case report"],"prefix":"10.1097","volume":"102","author":[{"given":"Kai","family":"Chen","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of General Practice, Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, 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