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What Is Fever?

A fever is a temporary rise in body temperature. It’s not considered an illness on its own, but rather a symptom that can be caused by many different conditions. Elevated body temperature can be a ...
Strep throat is a common throat infection that often causes a sore throat, fever and trouble swallowing. It tends to come on ...
Headaches often accompany fever because immune-triggered inflammation, viral infections, and sinus pressure activate pain ...
Whether stemming from a wound, a toothache or an infection like the flu, nearly everyone has experienced the discomfort of having a fever. While fevers can be inconvenient and are sometimes a sign of ...
Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 2013;11(8):805-815. Infectious diseases are the leading cause of FUO in almost all series (Table 2). Among infections, tuberculosis is the most frequent diagnosis. In ...