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What Is The Cause For Fever?
Question: A few days ago I experienced fever all over my body... What could have caused this?
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
Can a viral infection cause it too?
Brief Answer:
yes
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes, a viral infection can cause fever, and it is the commonest cause of fever.
Take care!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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