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Do adults with fever get hallucinations or delusions?

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They can: Many febrile illnesses, especially in the elderly can cause delirium, of which delusions and hallucinations, especially visual, are symptoms.

Answered 11/18/2018

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Yes: Can have vivid hallucinations.

Answered 12/21/2014

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

They can: Particularly if the fever is quite high or the person with the fever has a coexisting compromise of the brain like any of the forms of dementia. Remember though, it's not that common for healthy adults with a fever to hallucinate and may suggest a primary infection involving the brain or connective tissue around the brain.

Answered 12/17/2017

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