IMMUNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Myth #2: Fevers are bad, can cause brain damage or seizures and are dangerous to my child. Fact: Fevers are a protective mechanism and a sign that the body’s immune system is turned on. Most fevers are good for sick children and help the body fight infection. Fevers do not cause brain damage.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -A persistent fever can be caused by chronic, emotional stress. This is called a psychogenic fever . Psychogenic fevers are most common in young women and people with conditions often exacerbated by stress, such as chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia.

Detailed explanation-4: -You should seek emergency or immediate medical attention for a fever if you: Have a high temperature that has not gone down after taking Tylenol or Advil.

Detailed explanation-5: -Recurrent fever is one of the main symptoms of a collection of conditions called periodic fever syndromes. These are diseases that cause a person-typically a child-to have a fever in a spaced out pattern over time, without having a virus or bacterial infection.