What are fevers and why might they be good for you?

October 25th. 2021, 1:32pm

The topic of which specific mechanism fevers act by is one of grand discussion which has also been fuelled by many myths and non-scientifically based assertions. This video provides an overview of the most prominent theories of the existence and action of fevers in immunological response. it discusses the processes that the human body undergoes while in a state of fever.

This video was made by Health Science 4DM3 students: Yu Fei
Xia, Zil E-Huma Nasir, Ivelina Velikova and Mohammed Abdul-Khaliq

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Tarak Reddy, MD from StoneSprings Hospital Center explains how fevers fight infections and the complications involved. Watch this video to learn more.
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