10 Causes of Fever
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Cause #2: Inflammation
Inflammation is a condition that occurs when the immune system detects a harmful pathogen or substance in the body. By triggering an inflammatory reaction, the immune system knows to send T-cells to a certain area to help defend against the perceived threat.
However, some forms of chronic inflammation, such as inflammation of the skin, can lead to other symptoms such as a fever.
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