Fever

Fever: It’s probably viral, but it might be bacterial

If your child has a very high fever, you probably assume it’s a reaction to a viral infection. And you’d probably be right. But one out of every five cases is caused by a bacterial infection, as a n... more »

Treating a fever

* Eliminate alcohol, caffeine, refined foods and sugar. * Increase fluid intake. more »

Fever - Symptoms and treatment

At the first sign of an elevated temperature, worried parents attempt to treat a fever. However, fever is the body’s in-built infection control. more »

Fever folk remedies

* Sponging with ice water or alcohol is said to help alleviate fever. * Eucalyptus leaf has been used as a cure for fever since the early 19th century. Eucalyptus oil as a steam inhalation helps as... more »

Understanding fever

* Fever is a complex physiological reaction to disease involving a cytokine (proteins that either stimulate or inhibit immune-system function) that triggers a rise in core body temperature along with... more »

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