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Fevers
“Fever is a mighty engine that nature brings into the world to remove things that ought not to be in it.” – Thomas Sydenham
About Fevers
Fever is like a “body alarm” that goes off when you’re sick. It’s your body’s way of fighting off infection and inflammation by elevating its temperature, creating an environment less favourable for the invading germs. It is a crucial defence mechanism to promote immune function and inhibit the
growth of pathogens. Here’s an introduction for the common fevers, their causes, symptoms, treatments.