Methods: In this study, a review of the potential causes of persistent fever defined as fever of
more than seven days was done in Nepal, with a focus on nine pathogen-specific
conditions. The current knowledge on their burden, distribution and diagnosis was
summarized. Results: Limited data were found on the incidence and public health burden of
leptospirosis, murine typhus and brucellosis due to the absence of diagnostic tools outside
reference laboratories and the overlap of signs and symptoms with other febrile conditions …