High Fever: Causes & Reasons - Symptoma Great Britain

Possible Causes for High Fever

Symptoms include high fever, headache, vomiting, fussiness, and loss of appetite. [caringforkids.cps.ca]

Symptoms typically come on quickly and may include difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, chest pain, high fever, excessive sweating and shaking chills, and coughing. [lung.org]

Initially a viral illness is followed by an acute onset of high fever, rigors, productive cough, chest pain, dyspnea, tachypnea, tachycardia, excess perspiration, general [symptoma.com]

Bacterial Pneumonia

Patients who develop a high, persistent fever should seek medical care immediately. [livestrong.com]

Patients with bacterial pneumonia can develop shaking chills followed by a high fever. [livestrong.com]

Early symptoms are similar to flu symptoms, which include: Fever Dry cough Headache Sore throat Loss of appetite Muscle pain Additional symptoms about a day later: High fever [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Exanthema Subitum

Roseola is characterised by high fever lasting for 3–5 days, runny nose, irritability and tiredness. [dermnetnz.org]

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and cool sponge baths can help reduce the fever. Some children may have seizures when they get a high fever. [medlineplus.gov]

These are triggered by the high fevers of roseola and may be alarming when seen for the first time. [dermnetnz.org]

Adult-Onset Still Disease

A 48-year-old woman was admitted because of spiking high fever, sore throat, and jaundice. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Adult-onset Still disease is an idiopathic systemic disorder that presents with relapsing high fever, joint pain, skin rash, pharyngitis, hepatosplenomegaly, and lymphadenopathy [symptoma.com]

Adult onset Still's disease (AOSD) is a systemic inflammatory disease characterized by high-fevers, articular involvement, maculopapular rash, hepatosplenomegaly, lymphadenopathy [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Legionnaires' Disease

A male neonate was admitted to our hospital with high fever and dyspnea, which had started 5 days after birth, and died due to severe pneumonia at 10 days old. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract A 51-year-old woman who had been on steroid therapy for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) developed a high fever 3 days after visiting a hot spring resort. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

fever, malaise, muscle aches, respiratory disorders and headache. [icd9data.com]

Relapsing Fever

Relapsing fever is an acute febrile illness caused by spirochetes of the genus Borrelia. The high fevers of presenting patients spontaneously abate and then recur. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Relapsing fever (RF) is a condition caused by a spirochete and is characterized by typical features of episodic and recurrent high fever, headache, myalgias, and arthralgias [symptoma.com]

Definitions of relapsing fever 1 n marked by recurring high fever and transmitted by the bite of infected lice or ticks; characterized by episodes of high fever and chills [vocabulary.com]

Toxic Shock Syndrome

Tss characterised by high fever, hypotension, rash, multi-organ dysfunction, and cutaneous desquamation during the early convalescent period. [icd9data.com]

Warning signs of TSS include: sudden high fever (usually 102ºF or more) accompanied by vomiting and/or diarrhea, fainting or near-fainting when standing up and dizziness or [web.archive.org]

This report describes a previously healthy young man with streptococcal toxic shock syndrome who presented with fatigue, high fever, and suspected extensive streptococcal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Dengue Fever

The acute phase of the illness causes extreme muscle pains and high fevers. These may last up to two weeks. [indianexpress.com]

Dengue fever begins with a sudden high fever, often as high as 105°F (40.5°C), 4 to 7 days after the infection. [nlm.nih.gov]

He just came back home from a travel to Southeast Asia 1 week ago and had presented with chill, high fever (temperature, 39.6°C), arthralgia, myalgia, and skin rash a few [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Measles

Measles is an extremely contagious viral lung disease that causes high fever, rash, and life-threatening complications in children. [immunizationinfo.com]

Other symptoms of measles include: Sore throat High fever Muscle pain Sensitivity to light Cleveland Clinic News & More Cleveland Clinic News & More [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Measles typically begins with high fever, cough, runny nose (coryza), and red, watery eyes ( conjunctivitis ). [web.archive.org]

Bacterial Encephalitis

Symptoms in mild cases of encephalitis usually include: fever headache poor appetite loss of energy a general sick feeling Serious cases of encephalitis can cause: a high [kidshealth.org]

The disease usually begins with a high fever and symptoms of flu. [braininjury-explanation.com]

Symptoms may include a high fever and headache, accompanied by a stiff neck, vomiting, light sensitivity, and convulsions. [brainfoundation.org.au]

Meningococcal Meningitis

Clinical Presentation The most common clinical presentation of meningococcal infection is acute meningitis, characterized by sudden onset of high fever, intense headache, [menafrinet.org]

Symptoms may appear two to 10 days after exposure, but usually within five days, and may include: High fever Headache Vomiting Stiff neck Rash Body aches/joint pain Nausea [health.ri.gov]

Patients who present with meningococcal septicemia could have many symptoms, including: High fever Fatigue Vomiting or diarrhea Cold hands and feet Cold chills Severe aches [menafrinet.org]

Q Fever

Statistics for Q fever Last Updated 23 Apr 2019 Look-up Popularity More Definitions for Q fever Medical Definition of Q fever : a disease that is characterized by high fever [merriam-webster.com]

We present a 70-year-old man from Dalmatia, Croatia, with a history of prolonged high fever diagnosed as Q fever endocarditis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Signs and Symptoms Symptoms include high fever, headache, sore throat, malaise, nausea, diarrhea, chest pain, nonproductive cough, pneumonia, and hepatitis. [columbia-lyme.org]

Familial Mediterranean Fever

These episodes occurred monthly along with a high fever and elevation of the C-reactive protein (CRP) level. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

fever. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

However, his numbness was not ameliorated, and he again developed high fever with pleurisy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Typhus

as a : a severe human febrile disease that is caused by one ( Rickettsia prowazekii ) transmitted especially by body lice and is marked by high fever, stupor alternating [merriam-webster.com]

* It is a rickettsial disease with variable onset, but is often characterised by the sudden appearance of headaches, chills, prostration, high fever, coughing and severe muscular [web.archive.org]

CASE PRESENTATION: A 62-year-old previously healthy Sri Lankan native male from the Western province of Sri Lanka presented with high fever with malaise, myalgia and arthralgia [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Meningitis

An infant presented to our hospital with high fever and irritability, as well as refusal to walk. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

He had a chesty cough and runny nose for a week and developed a high fever two days before he was rushed to the hospital. [thestar.com.my]

[…] all over the body A rash on the skin Experiencing a sensitivity to light These are symptoms to look for in children: Irritability Vomiting from a high fever Frequent crying [columbianeurology.org]

Typhoid Fever

Typhoid fever is caused by certain types of the gram-negative bacteria Salmonella. It typically causes a high fever and abdominal pain. [msdmanuals.com]

Major symptoms may include unusually high fever, headache, loss of appetite, fatigue, abdominal pain and diarrhea. [rarediseases.org]

Typhoid Synonyms of Typhoid Enteric Fever Salmonella Typhi Infection Typhoid Fever General Discussion Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection that is rare in the United States [rarediseases.org]

Female Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

A 62-year-old woman presented with a 2-week history of left flank pain and high fever, but no abdominal pain. She had forgotten the use of an IUD. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Crimean Hemorrhagic Fever

Patients usually present with symptoms including headache, high fever, back pain, joint pain, stomach pain, and vomiting. [web.archive.org]

Onset is sudden, with initial symptoms including high fever, joint pain, stomach pain, and vomiting. [web.archive.org]

“The ministry of Health clarifies that the hospital has enough stocks of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) and disinfectants carried forward from the yellow fever outbreak [web.archive.org]

Kyasanur Forest Disease

The disease is characterised by high fever, pain in the joints, bleeding in nose and gums. In the last 58 years, 531 persons have died of KFD in the State. S.K. [thehindu.com]

The infection, which starts with high fever and body ache, results in haemorrhage, similar to that in dengue. [zeenews.india.com]

The infection, which starts with high fever and body ache, produces a haemorrhagic reaction in the body, similar to that produced by dengue fever, and has a mortality rate [examgk.com]

Sweet Syndrome

[…] definition Acute disease characterized by dark-red and slowly growing painful papules and plaques particularly on the face and the extremities accompanied by high fever and [dermis.net]

Sweet syndrome (acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis) is characterized by a dramatic onset of high fever, neutrophilia and typical skin lesions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Signs and Symptoms High fever (>100.4 F) Tender or painful nodules, papules and plaques on the head, neck, legs, and arms. [medrx-education.com]

Renal Abscess

It shows a tumoral radiological pattern; in the context of clinical signs of suppuration (high fever, high leucocyte count and variably a urinary tract infection). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract Renal abscesses are uncommon in children, and usually present with a high fever and flank pain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We report on a 7-month-old female infant who was hospitalized with a high fever. Ultrasonography revealed a hypoechogenic mass in the left kidney. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Tularemia

The typhoidal presentation, next most common, has an acute onset with enteric symptoms, sore throat, high fevers, and chills. [accutixdx.com]

Contact a veterinarian if your pet becomes ill with a high fever and/or swollen lymph nodes. [bouldercounty.org]

Signs of a more serious infection include dehydration, high fever, swollen lymph nodes, ulcers in or around the mouth, and jaundice Treatment of tularemia involves antibiotic [healthypets.mercola.com]

Bacterial Meningitis

The most common symptoms of bacterial meningitis are: Painful, stiff neck with limited range of motion Headaches High fever Feeling confused or sleepy Bruising easily all [hopkinsmedicine.org]

Symptoms in newborns and infants may include: Inactivity Unexplained high fever or any form of temperature instability, including a low body temperature Irritability Vomiting [cancercarewny.com]

Japanese Encephalitis

Four days after returning to Australia the patient presented with a high fever, stupor and rapidly-developing focal neurological signs. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

However, a small percentage of infected persons develop inflammation of the brain (encephalitis), with symptoms including sudden onset of headache, high fever, disorientation [web.archive.org]

However, a small percentage of infected people develop inflammation of the brain (encephalitis), with symptoms including sudden onset of headache, high fever, disorientation [cdc.gov]

West Nile Encephalitis

See a doctor if you develop symptoms such as high fever, confusion, muscle weakness, severe headache, or stiff neck. [bchu.org]

This illness can cause confusion, a high fever, and a severe headache. Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and a stiff neck and back. [myhealth.alberta.ca]

More severe symptoms may include: headache high fever neck stiffness disorientation coma tremors convulsions muscle weakness paralysis In very rare cases, severe illness may [yavapai.us]

Meningococcemia

Every child with purpuric rash and high fever should be treated as meningococcemia - until proven otherwise. * Rash, pinpoint red spots (petechiae) * High fever * Severe headache [streetdirectory.com]

The girl, a resident of Barangay Bancal in Meycauayan, Bulacan, was taken to the hospital after she showed symptoms of meningococcemia such as high fever, diarrhea and rashes [philstar.com]

The disease is characterized by sudden onset of high fever for 24 hours, stiff neck, delirium; altered mental state; vomiting; cough; sore throat; pinpoint rashes that become [news.abs-cbn.com]

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

Early clinical manifestations of RMSF include high fever, severe headache, myalgias, nausea, and vomiting. [visualdx.com]

See your doctor immediately if you have been bitten by a tick and experience sudden onset of high fever, deep muscle pain, severe headache and chills.” [nebraska.tv]

Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a potentially fatal rickettsial infection that is transmitted by dog ticks and wood ticks. It causes a rash, headache, and high fever. [msdmanuals.com]

Epidemic Typhus

Physical exam Findings are notable for a high fever that reaches 39-41ºC and remains elevated if untreated. [symptoma.com]

Nature of the disease The onset is variable but often sudden, with headache, chills, high fever, prostration, coughing and severe muscular pain. [who.int]

Epidemic typhus is characterized clinically by sudden onset, sustained high fever of about 2 weeks duration, a maculopapular rash, and altered mental state. [asmscience.org]

Puerperal Infection

The DHS collected information on four obstetrical complications: prolonged labour, excessive bleeding, convulsions and high fever with foul smelling discharge. [journals.plos.org]

The presence of a high fever (> 38°) is one of the most important signs of a puerperal infection, while additional symptoms are related to the type of infection: Endometritis [symptoma.com]

There is high fever, rapid pulse, vomiting and absent intestinal sounds due to paralytic ileus. [gfmer.ch]

Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Symptoms of illness begin with the sudden onset of high fever, chills, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Severe illness includes encephalitis, seizures, and coma. [dhs.wisconsin.gov]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, those with a severe form of the disease will have “sudden onset of headache, high fever, chills, and vomiting. [witn.com]

fever develops followed followed by headache coma and convulsions. [fitfortravel.nhs.uk]