CASE DISCUSSION
Evaluation of PUO- A case based Systemic Approach
Presented from by Dr. Meghanath Yenni
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Case Description
Pyrexia of Unknown Origin (PUO) remains one of the most intriguing and diagnostically challenging clinical presentations in internal medicine. This session offers a comprehensive, case-based exploration of PUO, guiding learners through a systematic, evidence-based approach to diagnosis....
Case Summary
- **Definition and Subtypes of PEO:** Fever of unknown origin (PEO) is defined as a fever above 101°F for over three weeks without a diagnosis after a week of inpatient evaluation or three outpatient visits/days of hospitalization. Subtypes include classical PEO in immunocompetent patients, nosocomial PEO (fever after 48 hours of hospitalization), neutropenic PEO (absolute neutrophil count less than 500), and HIV-related PEO.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Meghanath Yenni
Consultant Physician, Medicover Hospitals, Andhra PradeshDr. Meghanath Yenni, a seasoned Consultant Physician with over a decade of clinical experience in General Internal Medicine. He currently practices at Medicover Hospitals, one of India’s leading multi-specialty hospital chains, and also runs his independent OP clinic, First Choice Clinics in Visakhapatnam—an integrated care center offering outpatient consultations, lab services, and a full-service pharmacy.
Dr. Yenni’s clinical acumen spans the management of a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, grounded in precision-based care and compassionate communication. He holds a PG Diploma in Infectious Diseases from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and a Postgraduate Program in Rheumatology from Johns Hopkins University, reflecting his academic commitment to continual learning. His frontline contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic underscore both his resilience and dedication to patient care.
Beyond his medical practice, Dr. Yenni is a multifaceted professional—a writer, poet, and educator—who believes in simplifying complex clinical ideas through creative formats. Whether it’s through AI-powered learning tools, patient education content, or poetic healthcare narratives, he crafts impactful messages that resonate with both professionals and the public.
A passionate advocate for digital health transformation, Dr. Yenni actively explores the role of AI, wearable tech, and digital tools in enhancing clinical decision-making and personalized care. He also champions Medico-legal literacy among practitioners, emphasizing its importance in safeguarding both doctors and patients.
Collaborative at heart, innovative in spirit, and deeply humanistic in approach, Dr. Yenni exemplifies the modern physician-scholar, blending medicine with creativity, technology, and ethics.