Q. fever

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Fever is a sign of illness and can be a symptom of many different health issues. It occurs when the body's normal temperature rises above its usual level, which is usually around 98.6°F (37°C). Depending on what's causing the fever, you may also experience chills, feel tired or weak, have aches and pains all over your body, lost interest in food and drink, or have difficulty sleeping.

The most common cause of fever is an infection from either bacteria or viruses. Bacterial infections that commonly cause fevers include urinary tract infections (UTIs), strep throat and sinus infections. Viral illnesses such as influenza (flu) and the common cold are also very likely to result in a fever. Other causes include side effects to certain medications; autoimmune disorders such as lupus; heat stroke; hyperthyroidism; abscessed teeth; some cancers; environmental factors like extreme heat or cold exposure; Kawasaki disease in children under 5 years old; measles virus among vaccine-deprived infants & toddlers (<1>

Treatments for fever depend upon its cause but typically involve over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen or aspirin unless you have severe allergies or other medical conditions that prevent their use. In addition to medication treatment options include rest & hydration with cool drinks if it feels comfortable enough while avoiding caffeinated beverages like coffee & tea since caffeine acts as a diuretic amplifying dehydration risks especially during periods of high temperatures/fever episodes;; decreasing clothing layers covering your body helps dissipate generated heat more efficiently therefore reducing discomfort levels associated with high body temperatures;; sponging off with cool water not ice packs directly touching skin surface followed by air drying relatively quickly helps reduce internal core temperatures even faster than just removing clothing alone thus providing much needed relief albeit temporarily until lasting treatments are applied adequately etc..
It’s important for anyone experiencing any symptoms of physical distress related to rising body temperatures including fevers lasting longer than 3 days consecutively without any obvious signs of improvement nor relief after using recommended methods at home together with practical tips mentioned herein makes it imperative seeking professional medical advice immediately just in case something else more serious than just simple uncomplicated flu virus could be behind those newly acquired symptoms instead which carry potentially greater risks if left untreated so better safe than sorry approach should be employed here appropriately.