Which of the following causes of an acute abdomen would be LEAST likely to present with fever?
A. Appendicitis prior to rupture and abscess formation
B. Inflammation of the small pockets in the large intestine
C. Acute cholecystitis caused by the presence of gall stones
D. Acute pancreatitis secondary to an infectious process
Answer: A. Appendicitis prior to rupture and abscess formation
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