Non-Infectious Causes of Fever

is in a car accident and admitted to the . He receives a blood transfusion.

1 hour later, his temperature is 38.1 C. What is the MOST LIKELY cause of fever?

A. Infection
B. Transfusion reaction
C. Leukemia
D. Pancreatitis

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Transfusion Reaction

Explanation: Fever is a classic sign of infection, but many non-infectious causes exist! In patients who are stable and non-infectious causes of fever are suspected, monitor off antibiotics!

Non-Infectious Causes of Fever

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