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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
imageBeing 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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