What is infection of uncertain origin?
An infection of uncertain origin refers to an illness that may include fevers, fatigue, vomiting and other flu-like symptoms characteristic of an infection but for which the underlying infectious agent (viral, bacterial or fungal) is unknown.
How do members experience infection of uncertain origin?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with infection of uncertain origin*
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Depressed mood
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for infection of uncertain origin*
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Who has infection of uncertain origin on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 6 | |
| 30s | 12 | |
| 40s | 32 | |
| 50s | 37 | |
| 60s | 57 | |
| 70+ | 41 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 41 | |
| Female | 144 |
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