10 Chagas Disease Symptoms
Symptom #1: Fever
Fever or a febrile response is defined as a higher than normal set point in body temperature. This increase in temperature causes a feeling of coldness and muscle contractions in an effort to produce and conserve heat. A fever can be seen in viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections. It also occurs from non-infectious causes such as cancer, vasculitis, side effect of medications, and deep vein thrombosis.
A low fever is the body’s natural response to fight off an infection, as the increase in temperature enhances the immune system. To manage a fever, antipyretics such as paracetamol (acetaminophen) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can be used.
