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What effect does increased body temperature have when we are sick? why do we get a fever?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Cytokines: Fever is beneficial to the body in fighting infections. Cells involved in inflammation produce mediators that reset the thermostat in the hypothalamus to a higher level.

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Answered 6/11/2012

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A member asked:

What effect does increased body temperature have when we are sick? why do we get a fever?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Villaplana and 3 doctors agreed

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