| fever of unknown origin |
Prolonged episode of fever without a readily apparent explanation. In infants and young children, this symptom often leads to a sepsis (infection) workup.
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| fever |
abnormally high temperature
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| fever |
When body temperature rises above its normal level -- defined as 98.6 degrees F, though it varies by individual and time of day. A fever is the sign of an immune system at work and usually indicates an infection.
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| feverfew |
An herb (plant of the chrysanthemum family) used for the prevention of migraine headaches. It is more widely used in England than in this country. Potency varies from one preparation to another since this herb is not regulated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration. There are anecdotal reports in the medical literature that it is helpful, but no carefully controlled scientific studies.
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| fever |
means an elevated body temperature which is often due to a generalised infection. Therefore fever and septicaemia are difficult to distinguish, and are generally seen together. Acute erysipelas and acute enzootic pneumonia are diseases which can cause condemnation due to septicaemia and/or fever. The stress of transportation can cause pneumonia to flare up in a pig which was apparently normal when it left the property. ...
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