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Fever can be caused by many different factors. The primary being the bodies response to some type of infection. Examples may be viral or bacterial in nature. For instance, a urinary tract infection (bladder infection), infection of a wound, influenza (the flu).
Usually, but not always, particularly in the early stages of an illness, the bodies WBC (white blood cell count) is also elevated. The body responds to infection by sending the white blood cells to help combat the ensuing infection.
Patients often feel cold during a feverish episode, because the body believes it is colder than it should be - even though it is hotter than it normally is - and trying to warm itself up by shivering.
Fever in any infection is a result of the body trying to fight off the intruder. Basically, it turns the thermostat up higher, and then convinces itself to try and reach that new mark. This results in increased heartrate and muscle activity (such as by shivering). The higher heat can help to speed up immune response and action, as well as inhibit the growth of the infection inside the body, thus making the body more effective at fighting off the problem.
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What are some negative effects of steroids?
Causes drowseyness and sometimes fevers
What can cause fevers?
if its summer you'll be saying why was it me. if its a school you'll say party on. and it causes others to get fevers. it can also cause sickness/illness
What Bacteria commonly found in eggs poultry sauces and gravies and causes chills and fevers?
saminilla
Leading causes of infant mortality in Sierra Leone?
The leading causes of infant mortality in Sierra Leone are tetanus, fevers, measles and diarrhoea.
What causes hemorrhagic fevers?
Infections like Ebola which is found in areas like Uganda
When was The Fevers created?
The Fevers was created in 1964.
What could be causing frequent high fevers in my toddler?
There are many possible causes to a toddler's frequent high fevers from mild to extremely serious. Any child suffering from fever should be taken to see their doctor as soon as possible.
What can a fever cause?
if its summer you'll be saying why was it me. if its a school you'll say party on. and it causes others to get fevers. it can also cause sickness/illness
Can nightmares give us fevers?
no. Nightmares can't give you fevers
Why are fevers important?
because the heat from the fevers heats up the problem in your body and kills it.
What bacteria causes fevers?
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What is monow?
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