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Herpes labialis does not refer to the labia of the vulva, though the origin of the word is the same. The colloquial terms for this condition ("cold sore" and "fever blister") come from the fact that herpes labialis is often triggered by fever, for example, as may occur during an upper respiratory tract infection (i.e. a cold). [12]
The Centor criteria are a set of criteria which may be used to identify the likelihood of a bacterial infection in patients complaining of a sore throat. They were developed as a method to quickly diagnose the presence of Group A streptococcal infection or diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis in "adult patients who presented to an urban emergency room complaining of a sore throat."
The most common are acute and chronic. Acute pain occurs suddenly, is sharp, and goes away once the issue is treated. Acute pain is caused by things like broken bones, childbirth, strained muscles, or burns. [5] Episodic pain occurs irregularly from time to time. Underlying medical conditions may cause it or can come out of nowhere. [5]
Fever or pyrexia in humans is a symptom of an anti-infection defense mechanism that appears with body temperature exceeding the normal range due to an increase in the body's temperature set point in the hypothalamus.
“Also, it is recommended to seek medical attention if you have a severe headache, stiff neck, difficulty breathing, chest pain, confusion, persistent vomiting, and rash,” he says.
[3] [4] [10] Note: Fever and an increased white blood cell count are features of the acute-phase reaction, while an increased heart rate is often the initial sign of hemodynamic compromise. An increased rate of breathing may be related to the increased metabolic stress due to infection and inflammation, but may also be an ominous sign of ...
Sore throat. Extreme fatigue. Chest pain or discomfort. Low-grade fever. Mild chills. Coughing (usually the longest-lasting symptom) Sneezing. Headache. The type of cough is a key differentiator ...
A group of lipids that can cause vasodilation, fever, and pain. Nitric oxide: Soluble gas: Macrophages, endothelial cells, some neurons: Potent vasodilator, relaxes smooth muscle, reduces platelet aggregation, aids in leukocyte recruitment, direct antimicrobial activity in high concentrations. TNF-α and IL-1: Cytokines: Primarily macrophages