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- There is no medical evidence that fevers from infection cause brain damage. The body limits a fever caused by infection from rising above 41.1°C (106°F) orally. But outside heat—such as from being in a car that is parked in the sun—can cause body temperature to rise above 41.7°C (107°F). In those cases, brain damage can occur.
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Fever occurring after stroke is associated with poor outcomes. We investigated the etiology of fever after stroke and present evidence evaluating the efficacy and safety of interventions used to treat stroke-associated fever.
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Causes
- Complications
- Prevention
A fever is a temporary rise in body temperature. It's one part of an overall response from the body's immune system. A fever is usually caused by an infection.
For most children and adults, a fever may be uncomfortable. But it usually isn't a cause for concern. For infants, however, even a low fever may mean there's a serious infection.
Body temperatures vary slightly from person to person and at different times of day. The average temperature has traditionally been defined as 98.6 F (37 C). A temperature taken using a mouth thermometer (oral temperature) that's 100 F (37.8 C) or higher is generally considered to be a fever.
Depending on what's causing a fever, other fever signs and symptoms may include:
•Sweating
•Chills and shivering
•Headache
•Muscle aches
Typical body temperature is a balance of heat production and heat loss. An area in the brain called the hypothalamus (hi-poe-THAL-uh-muhs) — also known as your body's "thermostat" — monitors this balance. Even when you're healthy, your body temperature varies slightly throughout the day. It can be lower in the morning and higher in the late afternoon and evening.
When your immune system responds to disease, the hypothalamus can set your body temperature higher. This prompts complex processes that produce more heat and restrict heat loss. The shivering you might experience is one way the body produces heat. When you wrap up in a blanket because you feel chilled, you are helping your body retain heat.
Fevers below 104 F (40 C) associated with common viral infections, such as the flu, may help the immune system fight disease and are generally not harmful.
Fever or elevated body temperature might be caused by:
•A viral infection
•A bacterial infection
Children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years are at increased risk of a seizure that occurs during a fever (febrile seizure). About a third of the children who have one febrile seizure will have another one, most commonly within the next 12 months.
A febrile seizure may involve loss of consciousness, shaking of limbs on both sides of the body, eyes rolling back or body stiffness. Although alarming for parents, the vast majority of febrile seizures cause no lasting effects.
If a seizure occurs:
•Lay your child on the side or stomach on the floor or ground
•Remove any sharp objects that are near your child
•Loosen tight clothing
You may be able to prevent fevers by reducing exposure to infectious diseases. Here are some tips that can help:
•Get vaccinated as recommended for infectious diseases, such as influenza and COVID-19.
•Follow public health guidelines for wearing masks and social distancing.
•Wash your hands often and teach your children to do the same, especially before eating, after using the toilet, after spending time in a crowd or around someone who's sick, after petting animals, and during travel on public transportation.
•Show your children how to wash their hands thoroughly, covering both the front and back of each hand with soap and rinsing completely under running water.
•Carry hand sanitizer with you for times when you don't have access to soap and water.
Sep 8, 2020 · After certain severe acute infections, such as influenza or sepsis (or possibly COVID-19), the risk of stroke increases transiently (ie, a cerebrovascular vulnerable window), and stroke may occur. In the future, we may mitigate stroke risk by preventing infections.
- Mitchell S.V. Elkind, Amelia K. Boehme, Craig J. Smith, Andreas Meisel, Marion S. Buckwalter
- 2020
Oct 1, 2024 · Symptoms. If you or someone you're with may be having a stroke, pay attention to the time the symptoms began. Some treatments are most effective when given soon after a stroke begins. Symptoms of stroke include: Trouble speaking and understanding what others are saying.
Nov 15, 2023 · Adults. 100.4 F (oral temperature) A low-grade fever is when you have a temperature that is slightly higher than normal, usually around 99.5 to 100.3 F. A low-grade fever signals that something...
Fever can be a symptom of almost any type of infection. Symptoms of a more serious infection may include the following: Skin infection: Pain, redness, or pus; Joint infection: Severe pain, redness, or warmth in or around a joint; Bladder infection: Burning when you urinate, and a frequent need to urinate without being able to pass much urine
Sep 17, 2019 · It is a sign that your body is dealing with an infection or other illness. In some cases a high or long-lasting fever can be a sign of a serious illness. You may need urgent medical...
