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Can a viral infection cause fever?
Yes, a viral infection can cause fever. Viruses can trigger the body's immune response, leading to an increase in body temperature, which results in a fever.
Why does the body raise your temperature when you have a fever?
Your body temperature rises to fight off infection. Most bacteria and viruses that cause diseases have a limited temperature window in which they can "live". By raising the temperature, the body can often kill off an infection.
What are the 4 common symptoms associated with infection?
Systemic infection precipitates fever, malaise, myalgia, nausea. A local infection, such as an infected wound, could cause pain, swelling, colour change, and temperature increase.
What does it mean if your urine is warmer than normal temperature?
A urinary tract infection can cause urine to feel warmer than usual. If there is pain, it could be a sexually transmitted infection.
Can swollen tonsils cause you to have fever?
Yes, swollen tonsils can be a sign of an infection, such as tonsillitis, which can lead to fever. The body's immune response to the infection can cause a rise in body temperature, resulting in a fever.
Why do infections cause a rise in body temperature, making the body feel hot?
Infections cause a rise in body temperature because the body's immune system releases chemicals called pyrogens in response to the infection. These pyrogens signal the brain to increase the body's temperature, which helps to fight off the infection by making it harder for the bacteria or virus to survive. This rise in temperature makes the body feel hot.
Is it normal to have a high temp when you have a urinary tract infection?
No, in a simple urinary tract infection, there should not be any fever. If there is fever, it can mean a complicated infection, including pyelonephritis. On the other hand, sometimes UTIs can cause fever in children.
Can zithromax cause bladder infection?
Zithromax does not cause bladder infection.
What should you do if your rabbit has a temperature?
A temperature usually signals an infection of some sort. Look for a cause and treat that cause. giving it a towel soaked in water or a frozen water jug to lay by may help bring temp down.
What causes damage to capillary beds?
Extreme temperature such as cold and heat as well as compression injuries. Infection can also cause damage.
Your temperature is fluctuating between 98 and 103.5 what is wrong with you?
A fluctuating temperature between 98 and 103.5 suggests a possible infection or illness. It could be indicative of a viral or bacterial infection, such as the flu or a respiratory infection. It is important to consult a healthcare provider for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
What is an idiopathic infection?
An infection with an unknown cause.
