[Diagnostic management of fever]. / Diagnostisches Management von Fieber.

Fever is a symptom of a wide range of diseases. Its diagnostic management is of crucial importance, whereby the interface between general practitioner and hospital plays an important role. The family practitioner is of particular importance in the detection of life-threatening or complex situations involving fever. The diagnostic algorithm presented here can serve as the basis for rapid and targeted diagnostics. Good communication between the doctor and the hospital doctor is mandatory.