TYPES OF FEVER
TYPES OF FEVER Fever can be classified based on its duration, underlying cause, and pattern of occurrence. Here are some types of fever based on these classifications: 1. Acute fever : A sudden onset fever that lasts for a short period of time (usually less than 7 days). 2. Chronic fever : A persistent fever that lasts for a prolonged period of time (usually more than 7 days). 3. Intermittent fever: A fever that occurs in regular intervals with normal temperature in between. 4. Remittent fever : A fever that does not return to normal, but fluctuates over a 24-hour period. 5. Continuous fever: A fever that remains constant and does not fluctuate. 6. Relapsing fever : A fever that occurs in cycles, with periods of fever separated by periods of normal temperature. 7. Postoperative fever : A fever that occurs after surgery. 8. Drug-ind...