Fevers are not always a bad sign. It signifies that the body's immune system has kicked in and is working to cure the illness and infection that has affected the body. A fever that ranges between 100 and 104 C during sickness is good for health.
Fevers need not be treated with medication
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Not all fever require medicinal treatment. The thermoregulatory system in the body is very effective and can naturally bring the temperature down to an optimal range unless afflicted by severe illness.
The body's temperature will keep increasing unless it is given treatment
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Fevers caused by bacterial and viral infections do not generally exceed the upper limit of 104 C. This is because the brain has a thermostat that regulates the temperature and prevents it from exceeding the acceptable threshold.
What is another name for dengue fever?
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Breakbone fever is the other name for dengue, an acute tropical disease that is caused by viruses transmitted by infected mosquito bites which cause high fever along with joint and muscle pain.
Which of the following should be avoided if you have high fever?
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In case of high fever, being overdressed may cause the body's temperature to rise, ice water will worsen the symptoms and caffeinated beverages will prevent the immune system from treating the problem.
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