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… Fever Seizures On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … Check Your Symptoms Overview Fever seizures (sometimes called fever convulsions or … fever seizure. Most children who have a fever seizure have temperatures above 38.9°C (102°F). A seizure is likely to be …
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… of the skin and the tissues under the skin because of temperatures below freezing. Frostbitten skin looks pale or … of infection, such as redness, warmth, swelling, pus, or a fever. Symptoms occur more often or are more severe. Learn … of infection, such as redness, warmth, swelling, pus, or a fever. Symptoms occur more often or are more severe. Learn …
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… Valley Fever On this page: What is valley fever? Valley fever is a disease caused by a fungus that gets into your …
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… Dengue Fever On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is dengue fever? Dengue (say "DEN-gay") fever is a disease caused by a virus that is carried by …
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… Scarlet Fever On this page: What is scarlet fever? Scarlet fever is an infection that can happen with strep throat . …
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… Chikungunya Fever On this page: What is chikungunya fever? Chikungunya (say "chick-un-GOON-ya") fever is an illness caused by a virus that is carried by …
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… Fever During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related … It is not unusual to develop a viral illness that causes a fever during pregnancy or after your delivery. Mild fevers that last only a short time usually are not a …
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… Rheumatic Fever and the Heart On this page: Overview Overview Rheumatic fever is a bacterial infection that can cause problems with the heart's aortic and mitral valves. Rheumatic fever is caused by certain strains of streptococcal …
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… or rain. Your body temperature can drop to a low level at temperatures of 10°C (50°F) . Your body temperature can drop … not dressed warmly enough and aren't prepared for colder temperatures. Most healthy people with mild to moderate … or rain. Your body temperature can drop to a low level at temperatures of 10°C (50°F) . Your body temperature can drop …
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… Sponge Bath for a Child's Fever On this page: Overview Overview If your child's fever is over 40°C (104°F) , contact your doctor. Before you give a sponge bath to a child who has a fever, give your child an appropriate dose of acetaminophen …
