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What Is The Cause For Fever?

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Posted on Sat, 18 Jan 2014
Question: A few days ago I experienced fever all over my body... What could have caused this?
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Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (46 minutes later)
Brief Answer: infection/inflammation Detailed Answer: Hello, Fever is the generalized systemic manifestation of infection/inflammation anywhere in your body. That means to say it is the usual and normal response of human body to any disturbance from outside environment. The most common infections are bacterial, viral. An exacerbation of Asthma can cause fever as well. Let me know if you have specific queries that needs to be addressed. Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Shanthi E (5 minutes later)
Can a viral infection cause it too?
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Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: yes Detailed Answer: Hello, Yes, a viral infection can cause fever, and it is the commonest cause of fever. Take care!
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Is The Cause For Fever?

Brief Answer: infection/inflammation Detailed Answer: Hello, Fever is the generalized systemic manifestation of infection/inflammation anywhere in your body. That means to say it is the usual and normal response of human body to any disturbance from outside environment. The most common infections are bacterial, viral. An exacerbation of Asthma can cause fever as well. Let me know if you have specific queries that needs to be addressed. Regards,