How to Tell if a Persistent Low Grade Fever is an Infection or Lupus?
1. Introduction A persistent low-grade fever caused by an occult infection typically resolves within a few weeks as the immune system clears the pathogen, often accompanied by localized signs like a cough or swollen lymph nodes. Conversely, a fever generated by systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic, relapsing autoimmune symptom that persists for months, overwhelmingly … Read more