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Understanding Fever: Causes and Consequences by Czarina Mae Joson is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Fever is defined as an elevated body temperature above 37.8°C orally or 38.2°C rectally. It is caused by the hypothalamus resetting the temperature set point to a higher value. The most common causes of acute fever are infections of the respiratory tract, GI tract, urinary tract, and skin. Evaluation of fever involves obtaining a thorough history including recent travel, exposures, medications, and past medical history as well as performing a physical exam to check for signs of infection or underlying condi
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- Czarina Mae Joson
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- EN