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What is a fever?
Note: This is one of the many signs/symptoms that you may find to be so common and applicable to so many different ailments as not to be a useful differentiator.
A fever, also called pyrexia, is the body’s natural defense against infection. Normal body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. A slight rise in temperature helps kill bacteria or viruses that cause infection.
Fever Overview – Medline
Fever Overview - Mayo Clinic
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How do you know that someone has a fever?
Physicians must take a patient’s temperature to determine if s/he is running a fever, A patient has a fever anytime his/her temperature rises above normal. A patient running a fever often has other associated symptoms like sweating and shivering.
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Possible Causes/Diagnosis
Bacterial or Viral Infections, including:
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