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Fever Guide

Fever, or pyrexia, is defined as a temporary increase in body temperature, typically at or above 38 degreesC (100.4 degreesF), and can be categorized by duration (acute, subacute, chronic, etc.) and cause (infectious, inflammatory, drug-induced, etc.). Common symptoms include high temperature, chills, fatigue, and muscle aches, with diagnosis involving thermometer readings and various tests. Treatment generally includes rest, hydration, and medications like paracetamol or ibuprofen, with specific care needed for severe cases or prolonged fever.

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Fever Guide

Fever, or pyrexia, is defined as a temporary increase in body temperature, typically at or above 38 degreesC (100.4 degreesF), and can be categorized by duration (acute, subacute, chronic, etc.) and cause (infectious, inflammatory, drug-induced, etc.). Common symptoms include high temperature, chills, fatigue, and muscle aches, with diagnosis involving thermometer readings and various tests. Treatment generally includes rest, hydration, and medications like paracetamol or ibuprofen, with specific care needed for severe cases or prolonged fever.

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Complete Guide to Fever

Definition:

Fever (also known as pyrexia) is a temporary increase in body temperature, often due to an illness.

A body temperature of >=38 degreesC (100.4 degreesF) is generally considered a fever.

Types of Fever (Based on Duration):

- Acute Fever: Less than 7 days (e.g., viral infection)

- Subacute Fever: 7 to 14 days

- Chronic/Persistent Fever: More than 14 days

- Intermittent Fever: Comes and goes

- Remittent Fever: Fluctuates, but never normal

- Continuous Fever: Stays elevated

- Relapsing Fever: Returns after a normal period

Types of Fever (Based on Cause):

- Infectious Fever: Bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi

- Inflammatory Fever: Autoimmune (e.g., lupus)

- Drug-Induced Fever: Due to medications

- Neoplastic Fever: Cancer (e.g., lymphoma)

- Heat-related Fever: Heat exhaustion/stroke

- Central Fever: Brain injury related

Common Causes:

Infectious:

- Viral: Flu, COVID-19, Dengue

- Bacterial: Typhoid, UTI, Pneumonia

- Fungal: Histoplasmosis
- Parasitic: Malaria

Non-Infectious:

- Autoimmune, Cancer, Drug reaction, Heatstroke

Symptoms of Fever:

- High temperature

- Chills or sweating

- Fatigue, headache

- Muscle aches, loss of appetite

- Increased heart rate

Diagnosis:

- Thermometer reading

- Blood/urine tests (CBC, cultures)

- Imaging (X-ray)

- Specific tests (malaria, dengue, COVID-19)

Treatment:

General Care:

- Rest, hydration, cool compresses

Medications:

- Paracetamol, Ibuprofen

- Antibiotics (if bacterial), antivirals, antifungals, antimalarials

- Treat underlying cause

Avoid aspirin in children (Reye's syndrome)

When to Seek Help:

- Fever > 40 degreesC (104 degreesF)


- Lasts > 3 days

- Severe symptoms (rash, seizures, breathing issues)

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