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For other uses, please see Fever (disambiguation). This article or section recently underwent a major revision or rewrite and needs further review. You can help! A medical/clinical thermometer showing the temperature of 38.7 °C Fever (also known as pyrexia, or a febrile response from the Latin word febris meaning fever, and archaically known as ague) is a frequent medical symptom that describes an increase in internal body temperature to levels that are above normal (37°C, 98 ...
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Fever Articles
- Early Fevers Associated with Lower Allergy Risk Later in Childhood
... Infants who experience fevers before their first birthday are less likely to develop allergies by ages six or seven, according to a new study funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious... - Familial Mediterranean fever
... Familial Mediterranean fever is an inherited condition characterized by recurrent episodes of painful inflammation in the abdomen, chest, or joints. These episodes are often accompanied by fever and s... - Febrile Seizures Fact Sheet
... Febrile seizures are convulsions brought on by a fever in infants or small children. During a febrile seizure, a child often loses consciousness and shakes, moving limbs on both sides of the body. Les... - Fever, Sweats, and Hot Flashes
... This patient summary on fever, sweats, and hot flashes is adapted from a summary written for health professionals by cancer experts. This and other credible information about cancer treatment, screeni...
Resources
- Acetaminophen: Childhood Use and Misuse (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Aromatherapy and Children (HealthWorld)
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