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Fever is a physiological response to infection, serving as a defensive adaptation [1] and a clinical sign that the body is fighting pathogens [2]. Additionally, the presence of a fever is a key symptom used to identify the occurrence of an infection at an incision site [3].
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How to tell if a wound is healing or infected - OSF HealthCare osfhealthcare.org 1 fact
claimFever and chills are signs of a potential infection, as the body fights off pathogens when a temperature is present.
The 4 Stages of Wound Healing and Your Role in the Process essentiahealth.org 1 fact
claimWhile a small amount of inflammation is normal during the healing process, symptoms such as pus, pain, a bad smell, fever, or chills may indicate an infection at the incision site.
Evolutionary psychology - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
claimFever and vomiting are functional adaptations that serve as defensive responses to infection or the ingestion of toxins.