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  • Title: A case of factitious fever and 'epilepsy'.
    Author: McCrea W, Findley LJ, Melia WM.
    Journal: J R Army Med Corps; 1992 Oct; 138(3):135-7. PubMed ID: 1453382.
    Abstract:
    We describe the case of a 23 year old male who presented with a history of intermittent pyrexia associated with apparent episodic loss of consciousness. During these events, thermometers placed in the rectum and axillae supported the elevated oral temperature readings. After numerous investigations including electroencephalography had excluded organic disease, the patient was observed applying a hot douche to his rectum prior to his temperature being recorded.
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