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*

*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

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 6
30s 12
40s 36
50s 40
60s 54
70+ 35

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 40
Female 143