ReviewPathogens and disease2024
From fever to action: diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of acute undifferentiated febrile illnesses.
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19 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Emerging evidence of sand fly fever virus transmission in Sri Lanka.World journal of virology · 2026Article
- Regional and Seasonal Dynamics of Leptospirosis in Ukraine, 2023-2025.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Nursing management decisions in fever: a mixed-methods approach to understanding.International journal of nursing studies advances · 2026Article
- Unmasking non-malarial mosquito-borne infections among febrile children in malaria-endemic regions of western Kenya.Scientific reports · 2026Article
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- Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (PUO) in South Asia: A Systematic Review of Diagnostic Gaps and Management Strategies.Research square · 2026Article
- Epidemiology and genotypic profiling of hepatitis B virus among febrile individuals in a high-endemic Ghanaian setting.BMC infectious diseases · 2026Article
- Admission fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio and mortality in older adults hospitalized with pneumonia: a retrospective cohort study.BMC infectious diseases · 2026Article
- Francisella spp. as an overlooked cause of acute undifferentiated febrile illness in Colombia? Unexpected evidence from febrile patients negative for other common and neglected etiologies in Villeta municipality.Tropical medicine and health · 2026Article
- Coinfection of Malaria and Dengue Fever in Patients With Acute Undifferentiated Febrile Illnesses in Ghana: A Narrative Review.BioMed research international · 2026Review
- Mining corridors as emergence interfaces: an evidence-informed one health operational framework for prevention of infectious disease outbreaks in Kédougou, Senegal.Frontiers in public health · 2026Review
- Oropouche fever: Clinical characteristics and viral-bacterial coinfections in a region of the Peruvian Amazon: A cross-sectional study.IJID regions · 2025Article
- Descriptive Epidemiology of Acute Febrile Illness Patients in Nigeria: Pathogens of Global Public Health Significance Detected Using a Multi-Pathogen Detection Tool.Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America · 2025Article
- Optimizing fever management in pediatric emergency medicine: pathophysiology, diagnostics, and evidence-based strategies.International journal of emergency medicine · 2025Review
- Detection of pathogens associated with acute febrile illness in children under five years of age in rural Tanzania.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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- Smartphone conjunctiva photography for malaria risk stratification in asymptomatic school age children.NPJ digital medicine · 2025Article
- Mayaro Virus as the cause of Acute Febrile Illness in the Colombian Amazon Basin.Frontiers in microbiology · 2024Article
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Abstract
Acute Undifferentiated Febrile Illness (AUFI) presents a clinical challenge, often characterized by sudden fever, non-specific symptoms, and potential life-threatening implications. This review highlights the global prevalence, types, challenges, and implications of AUFI, especially in tropical and subtropical regions where infectious diseases thrive. It delves into the difficulties in diagnosis, prevalence rates, regional variations, and potential causes, ranging from bacterial and viral infections to zoonotic diseases. Furthermore, it explores treatment strategies, preventive measures, and the critical role of the One Health approach in addressing AUFI. The paper also addresses the emerging zoonotic risks and ongoing outbreaks, including COVID-19, Rickettsia spp., and other novel pathogens, emphasizing their impact on AUFI diagnosis and management. Challenges in resource-limited settings are analyzed, highlighting the need for bolstered healthcare infrastructure, enhanced diagnostics, and collaborative One Health strategies. Amidst the complexity of emerging zoonotic threats, this review underscores the urgency for a multifaceted approach to mitigate the growing burden of AUFI, ensuring early diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and effective prevention strategies.
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