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Fever in Adults: Pathophysiology & Treatment by Luísa Manuel is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses the pathophysiology and treatment of fever in adults, defining fever as an elevation in core body temperature often associated with infections and various noninfectious diseases. It outlines the normal range of body temperature, methods of measurement, and differentiates between fever, hyperpyrexia, and hyperthermia. Additionally, it explains the role of pyrogens in fever development and the physiological mechanisms involved in regulating body temperature during febrile states.
- Author
- Luísa Manuel
- Language
- EN