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Do viral or bacterial infections cause a fever?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Both: can potentially cause a fever.

Dr Cattano agreed

Answered 10/27/2017

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Fever is your body's response to foreign invaders whether bacterial or viral. A good high fever makes it harder for the infection to grow and spread in your body. Respect the fever.

Answered 1/5/2019

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