What Is Herpetic Whitlow?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. Fever
Pathogens will struggle to survive if their environment is too hot or too cold. If the temperature is not within certain ranges then they will not be able to multiply as easily, and they may even expire outright. Our immune systems have evolved to be able to take advantage of this phenomenon.
A fever occurs when the immune system makes the body hotter than usual to try and tackle unwelcome intruders. It achieves this by adjusting the body’s internal thermostat, making us feel cold, which is why fevers come with chills. Feeling cold causes us to shiver, and the shivering action of our muscles helps to heat the body up.
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