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How does fever help fight infections? There's more to it than even some scientists realize

  • Written by Edmund K. LeGrand, Adjunct Professor of Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences, University of Tennessee
How does fever help fight infections? There's more to it than even some scientists realizeBeing feverish is unpleasant, but it can help your body overcome invading pathogens.Narisara Nami/Moment via Getty Images

When you’re sick with a fever, your doctor will likely tell you it’s a sign that your immune system is defending you against an infection. Fever typically results from immune cells at infected sites sending chemical...

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