Post by Zadkiel on Feb 16, 2016 13:35:03 GMT
Most fevers are caused by viral or bacterial infections, but they can also be caused by toxins, cancers or autoimmune diseases. A fever is just a symptom of illness, not an illness itself.
When an otherwise healthy person has a fever because of an illness, it is extremely unlikely to cause brain damage. Even febrile seizures, which occur in children, do not cause any permanent damage.
The time to be concerned about a high fever is when it is not caused by an illness, but because of overheating.
When an otherwise healthy person has a fever because of an illness, it is extremely unlikely to cause brain damage. Even febrile seizures, which occur in children, do not cause any permanent damage.
The time to be concerned about a high fever is when it is not caused by an illness, but because of overheating.
