Rigor is the shaking associated with high fever.

Chills Overview

Doctors can observe when a patient has rigor or the shaking chills.

Any viral or bacterial infections can be associated with rigor, including:

• Leukemic Meningitis


• Mycobacterial Meningitis


• Chemical Meningitis


• Viral Meningitis


• Bacterial Menigitis


• Fungal Meningitis


• Brain Abscess