Fever Company Profile

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Company Name	Fever
Website	https://www.mayoclinic.org
Snippet	WebMay 7, 2022 · A fever is a temporary rise in body temperature. It's one part of an overall response from the body's immune system. A fever is usually caused by an infection. For most children and adults, a fever may be uncomfortable. But it usually isn't a cause for concern. For infants, however, even a low fever may mean there's a serious infection.
Causes	Virus, bacteria, increase in the body's temperature set point[5][6]
Symptoms	Initially: shivering, feeling cold, chills[2]Later: flushed, sweating[3]
Frequency	Common[2][11]
Specialty	Infectious disease, pediatrics
Treatment	Based on underlying cause, not required for fever itself[2][9]
Medication	Ibuprofen, paracetamol (acetaminophen)[9][10]
Other names	Pyrexia, febrile response, febrile[1]
Complications	Febrile seizure[4]
Diagnostic method	Temperature higher than the normal range of 37.2 and 38.3 °C (99.0 and 100.9 °F)[1][7][8]
Differential diagnosis	Hyperthermia[1]

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