Common types of fever Flashcards

1
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Body temperature that alternates between febrile and afebrile states

A

Intermittent fever

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Elevated body temperature that remains high throughout the day, fluctuating more than 2 degrees Fahrenheit

A

remittent fever

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Febrile periods that last for a couple of days, go away, and then return

A

relapsing fever

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4
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Elevated temperatures throughout the day with
body minimal temperature fluctuation

A

Constant (continuous) fever

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5
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what are the four common types of fever?

A

Intermittent fever
Remittent fever
Relapsing fever
Constant fever

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