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fever, Rocky Mountain spotted See Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

fever, scarlet See scarlet fever.

fever, spotted See Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

fever, tick See Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

fever, trench See trench fever.

fever, undulant See Brucellosis.

fever blister See canker sore.

fever of unknown origin The presence of fever greater than 38.3°C (101°F) “off and on” for more than three weeks without a specific cause identified for the fever. Abbreviated FUO. Extensive diagnostic testing can determine the cause in the majority of cases of FUO. FUO may be related to infections such as HIV or other…

fever therapy A treatment in which abnormal elevations in body temperature are used to treat disease. Fever therapy was done in the past but is rarely, if ever, used today.

fever with renal syndrome, hemorrhagic See hemorrhagic fever, viral.

FGF Fibroblast growth factor.

fiber The parts of fruits and vegetables that cannot be digested. Fiber is of vital importance to digestion; it helps the body move food through the digestive tract, reduces serum cholesterol, and contributes to disease protection. Also known as bulk and roughage.