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*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Pain
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Depressed mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Anxious mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
*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.
Top treatments taken by people for infection of uncertain origin*
Who has infection of uncertain origin on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 5 | |
| 30s | 13 | |
| 40s | 34 | |
| 50s | 38 | |
| 60s | 55 | |
| 70+ | 39 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 41 | |
| Female | 143 |