Types of Fevers

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Which type of fever is characterized by alternating between periods of fever and normal temperature?

Intermittent fever

At what time of the day is the highest body temperature usually reached?

8:00 p.m.

Which factor can raise body temperature in women by about 0.3-0.6 degrees celsius at the time of ovulation?

Hormones

What are elderly people, particularly those over 75, at risk of due to their body temperature regulation?

Hypothermia

Which type of fever is characterized by febrile periods interspersed with periods of normal temperature?

Relapsing fever

What effect does hard or strenuous exercise have on body temperature?

Increases it

Explore the different types of fevers including Intermittent fever, Remittent fever, Relapsing fever, and Constant fever. Learn how each type is characterized by specific patterns of temperature fluctuations.

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