Acute pyrexia: what are the differentials

• Identify the common differentials for true pyrexia
• Understand the common clinical signs associated with each differential
• Integrate this knowledge with an approach to diagnostic investigations

Empirical drug therapy in acute pyrexia: what should I use?

• Understand the drugs available for the management of pyrexia
• Identify the indications for the use of each of these medications
• Understand how the use of certain medications may limit future diagnostic interpretation