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The document discusses fever, including its definition, pathophysiology, types, causes, history, and physical examination. Fever is defined as an elevated body temperature above normal circadian variation. It is caused by pyrogens such as infectious agents and toxins that stimulate the hypothalamus to elevate the thermoregulatory set point. Fever can be classified as continued, intermittent, remittent, or relapsing based on temperature patterns or as acute or chronic based on duration. Common causes include

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