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Fevers
The average temperature of the human body is 98.6°F (37°C). When the body's temperature begins to elevate outside of its normal range, it is known as a fever.
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What caused the high fevers associated with typhoid fever?
The presence of increasingly large numbers of bacteria in the bloodstream (bacteremia ) is responsible for an increasingly high fever, which lasts throughout the four to eight weeks of the disease in untreated individuals.
Jungle fever is a term used to refer to the various Tropical diseases, such as Malaria. But it has also been adopted as a racist term used to describe the attraction between those in interracial relationships. It is used to imply that all blacks are primitive natives from the jungle and the only way a white person would have that attraction is if they were diseased. Used this way, it is offensive and bigoted. It is also an improper term often used in the porno industry.
The first known mention of "jungle fever" in this racist context was in 1867 when a German zoologist became ill while traveling in the Tropics, where most illnesses such as malaria, yellow fever, and typhoid were all categorized as jungle fever (and still are). While being cared for, however, he developed feelings for his caretaker, a Rhodesian woman, and refused to return home to his wife. Those back in Europe spoke of his "sickness/jungle fever" not as a reference to his having a contagious Tropical disease, but in reference to his attraction to the African woman.
The term again became popularized as a reference to interracial couples with the very controversial 1991 Spike Lee film Jungle Fever, starring Wesley Snipes & Annabella Sciorra. Wikipedia provides a brief synopsis of the film, see link below in the related links section. The term has lost its popularity since the bigoted subtext has been explained to the uneducated who now better understand its negative context.
Is there oral medication for fever blisters?
Yes there is, you can talk to your doctor about antiviral medication. If the creams don't work for you then you can try taking the medicin.
What collapse or sudden illness with high fever and dry skin caused by exposure to excessive heat?
Heatstroke
Typhoid fever (also known as Enteric fever) is caused by a strain of "Salmonella" bacteria (Salmonellae typhi) when they are spread through the body by the white blood cells that attempted to destroy them. Salmonella are ingested from contaminated food or water and enter the body through the intestinal tract. Symptoms include general fever, headache, body ache, and fatigue. Increased heart rate can occur. Complications include infections, pneumonia, and intestinal bleeding.
An early treatment was the drug chloramphenicol, but today the treatment is with any of a number of antibiotics. After treatment, a small minority of infected persons become carriers of the disease.
How high fever causes delirium?
A high fever may cause delirium because the high temperatures interfere with our body's metabolic processes of the body, and of course, in brain regions where neurochemical reactions occur, making the person lose focus and delires
NOTE 1: I hope you can forgive my english, i'm form Brazil.
NOTE 2: This answear is what i heard about...but i'm sure it's right!
What can you eat that will give you a fever?
A tobacco. It's poisonous, so don't eat more than one. You'll get a fever for the day and some stomach problems, but it's not permanent.
You get yellow fever from the bite of an infected female mosquito. The mosquito injects the yellow fever virus into the bite.
It was most common in the 1850s-1950s. After mid-20th century, the availability of effective pesticides and of a vaccine greatly reduced the incidence of Yellow Fever.
Why is blood attracted to heat?
Actually you have that backwards, blood is warmer than normal skin temperature. If the blood vessels in the skin dilate more blood will arrive at the skin making it hotter (and redder) than normal.
What can cause acute pharyngoconjunctival fever in children?
This disease is most often caused by types 3 and 7
What type of bacteria is typhoid causing bacteria?
The are gram negative bacillus shaped bacteria. They are facultative anaerobic bacteria. They ferment the glucose to produce acid and gas. They ferment the sulfur containing amino acids to produce H2S gas. They do not ferment the lactose.
Yes.. it's very normal to have eye pain with a fever/// Because of the blood flow diff. b/c of tempaturess =]
What happens if temperature of a child get down to 96 degree Fahrenheit after having fever medicine?
If a child's temperature drops to 96 degrees Fahrenheit after taking fever medicine, it may indicate that the fever is resolving, as fever-reducing medications can lower body temperature. However, a temperature this low (hypothermia) is concerning and should be monitored closely. It's important to ensure the child is kept warm and comfortable, and if symptoms persist or worsen, a healthcare professional should be consulted for further evaluation.
i do not no but i suggest yes cause there very healthy but im not 100% sure
Sign and symptom of dengue fever?
Typically, people infected with dengue virus are asymptomatic (80%) or only have mild symptoms such as an uncomplicated fever.
My fever is 109 what do you do?
A 101.0 degree fever isn't serious. It is the body's way of destroying a virus by making the body a more hostile place for the virus to be. It isn't serious for children to have a fever of 101 either. You can let your body burn it out, or you can take medication to reduce the fever if you're miserable because of it. If medication isn't available and you need to cool down so you can rest, use cool washcloths on your face, under your arms and on your chest and neck.
If you've been sick for a while though, a fever could mean you have a bacterial infection (for example, a sinus infection or bronchitis after having a cold). Other symptoms can tell you if you have a bacterial infection like sinusitis or bronchitis. Consider seeing a doctor for this.
Do you feed a cold or feed a fever?
This is an idiom that is no longer considered good medicine. It comes from a culture from long ago before we understood pathogens, disease, and our immune systems.
When you are ill with a cold, other upper respiratory infection, and/or fever, eat sensibly when you are hungry and stop when you are satisfied. Drink plenty of liquids. Rest in bed. Treat the symptoms with over-the-counter medicines. Ask your pharmacist for product recommendations for your specific symptoms.
Don't rely on this old saying as medical advice.
Let's just say you have a love metre between a couple then that love metre goes way off the chart and it will end up a kissing fever. If i was you or that other person try to cool things done a bit (choice)
A fever victim is someone who is suffering from a, possibly longterm, fever. Usually the term 'fever victim' is reserved for those who have fever's of such high temperatures that there is a possibility of brain damage.
Do the old penny trick. put a penny under your tongue ang suck on it for about and hour or so then take your temp that should do it!
Can you have an infection without a fever?
Yes, One could have a very serious infection without having a fever. If it hurts and the area is swollen or red... go to a doctor. I am starting week 4 of recovering from an infection that made it almost impossible for me to walk for over a week and the wounds have been very hard to heal and I still can't walk normally... I never had a temperature above normal and sometimes was even slightly below normal.
