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Cureus
; 15(2): e34928, 2023 Feb.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-36874333
ABSTRACT
Metal fume fever (MFF) is an auto-limited acute febrile respiratory syndrome that may mimic an acute viral respiratory disease after exposure to the fumes of metal oxides. Due to the similar presentation of an influenza-like illness, it remains an underdiagnosed disease. It is typically a benign and self-limited entity that resolves over 12-48 hours following cessation of exposure, but symptoms may reoccur with repeated exposure. Supportive and symptomatic care is recommended.