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Why does my fever seem to break repeatedly only to get worse?

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Infection: Your body will run fevers until the offending illness/infection gets better. If the fever lasts more than 72 hrs or is associated with severe headache or pain elsewhere or shortness of breath, call your doc or go to the er.

Answered 3/28/2013

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