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What is the definition or description of: febrile illness?
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Febrile Illness: A febrile illness is when you have an illness that causes fever. Etiologies can be bacterial or viral and less commonly fungal and autoimmune . Viral infections are the usual culprits. Anytime you have prolonged fever closer follow up and investigation with your doctor is advised...Even if you have already seen your doctor.
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FEVER: Any problem associated with a high temperature is called a "febrile illness".
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