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Fever | Body temperature | Seizures | Infection

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  A fever is generally your body temperature is higher than your normal average temperature. Mostly healthcare providers say a fever is 100.0 F (37.8 C) or 100.4 F (38 C). When you have a fever, it’s your body’s response to fight against the infection or illness. Usually, fever is not a serious illness. But the fever can go away when the infection goes away. Fever is the overall response from your body’s immune system. Usually, fever is caused by an infection. For most children and adults, fever may give you discomfort or an uncomfortable feeling. For infants, even a low fever means there is a serious infection. Generally, within a few days fever can go away. Various counter medications help to lower a fever. But you do not need to treat a fever if it does not cause you discomfort. Fever symptoms In addition to sudden rise of temperature, you may experience the below symptoms: Chills, feeling cold, shivering and shaking. Body aches and headaches. Fatigue or tiredness. On and off or...

Mononucleosis | Epstein-Barr virus | mono | kissing disease

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  Infectious mononucleosis is generally called kissing disease. The Epstein-Barr virus causes mononucleosis which can be spread through saliva. You can get the infection through kissing but you can also get infection through sharing a glass or food utensils with someone who is infected. Mononucleosis is not a contagious disease like some infections like the common cold. If you're a teen or young adult, you are more likely to get the mono infection with all the signs and symptoms. Usually, young children will have few of the symptoms and the mono infection will go undiagnosed. If you are infected with mononucleosis, it is important to carefully watch your complications like enlarged spleen. And mostly rest and intake of fluids are the key facts for recovery. Causes of mononucleosis (mono) Most cases of mononucleosis are caused by the Epstein-Barr virus.Other kind of viruses and some infections might bring the illness. Symptoms can develop due to : Adenovirus. Cytomegalovirus (CMV). ...

Viral fever | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Viral fever is a common term for a set of viral infections which typically affects the body and it has various characteristics which includes high fever, burning in the eyes, headaches, body aches but sometimes it also provokes vomiting and nausea. Usually, these viral infections and viral fever are more common in children and older people because their immunity is lower. The viral fever is not an illness, it is a symptom of some other underlying cause which is generally called a viral infection. Typically, viral infection can affect many parts of your body. It mainly includes intestines, lungs, air passages etc… Fever will occur in later stages which is a result of the infection. Usually, the high fever is the common sign of the immune system of your body fighting against the invading viruses which helps to burn them off. Most of the people take self medications. Sometimes an infected person can take antibiotics during an intermittent high fever with chills, this is a bad idea. Becaus...