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fever definition
an elevation of core temperature caused by resetting of hypothalmic thermostat
3 common causes of fever
-viral infections
-bacterial infections
-bacterial toxins
death when core temp is over
44-46
6 benefits of fever
-intensifies effect of interferons
-intensifies phagocytic activity of macrophages
-hinders replication of some pathogens
-increases heart rate - faster WBC delivery
-increased production of antibodies and proliferation of T-cells
-signals presence of infection