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What's a cytokine storm?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

An immune reaction.: A cytokin storm is an immune reaction that can cause fever, fatigue, nausea, redness and in some cases can be fatal.

Answered 3/3/2013

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