In a patient elevation of body temperature takes turns with drops down to normal levels during the day. The rise in temperature is observed periodically once in four days. Specify the type of temperature curve:

Answer options

1. Febris internuttens
2. Febris hectica
3. Febris remitens
4. Febris reccurens
5. Febris continua

Explanation

in Febris continua the daily fluctuation does not exceed 1oC. In Febris recurrens, there are periods of rising temp (5-8days), and periods of normal temp. In Febris hectic, there is a daily fluctuation of up to 3-4oC. In Febris remittent (indulgence fever), a fluctuation between morning and evening temps is 1-2oC. The temp curve here is the fabric quartan type of Febris Intermittent, where temp rises every 4th day and then falls. F. intermittent could also be every 3 days (febris tertian) or daily (quotidiana).