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1. Infection with a virus or bacteria, like 'flu or chicken pox. 2. Heat Stroke. 3. Malignancy.

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How can you get Pyrexia?

Pyrexia Is a fever......


What is pyrexia and hyper -pyrexia and hypothermia?

Pyrexia(also Hyperthermia) means fever. Hyperpyrexia means extreme elevation of body temperature. Hypothermia is an abnormally low body temperature.


What is the technical name for fever?

PYREXIA


What is the scientific name for a fever?

The scientific name for a fever is "pyrexia." It is an elevation in body temperature that is often a sign of infection or inflammation in the body.


What are the symtpoms of canine pyrexia?

The most noticeable symptom of canine pyrexia is a high fever. It may be serious, or minor and only time and vet can tell you the best form of treatment.


What is meant by pyrexia?

Pyrexia is another term for fever, which refers to an increase in body temperature in response to an underlying illness or infection. Fever is a common symptom that indicates the body's immune system is fighting off an infection.


What are antipyretics drugs?

Antipyretic drugs act to reduce a fever (pyrexia = fever)


Other names for fever?

Pyrexia, hyperpyrexia, hyperthermia. To be in a state of having a fever - a person is febrile. If they don't present with a fever, they are afebrile.


What is pyrexia injection?

It is pyrexia (elevated body temp.) associated with an previouse injection, usually an immunization. It is often expected, and managment of it is preplanned with prescription ( if younge child under 3 months old) or OTC Paracetamol. Abe H.


What is meant by pyrexia hyper pyrexia and hypothermia?

Pyrexia refers to an elevated body temperature, commonly known as a fever. Hyperpyrexia is a severe form of fever where body temperature rises significantly above normal levels, usually above 41.5°C (106.7°F). Hypothermia is when the body temperature drops below normal levels, typically below 35°C (95°F). It can be mild, moderate, or severe, depending on the degree of temperature drop.


The state of having a body temperature that is much higher than normal?

It is either a pyrexia or a hyperthermia.


Why is a patient's temperature recorded?

Temperature is recorded to check for fever (pyrexia or a febrile condition), or to monitor the degree of hypothermia.