aInstead of trying to keep down the body temperature deep inside the body, which would involve the expenditure of water and energy,desert mammals allow their temperatures to rise to what would normally be fever height,and temperatures as high as 46 degrees Celsius have been measured in Grant's...
Fever is one of the earliest symptoms of septic shock. A sudden rise in body temperature can indicate an infection. Many times, doctors look at temperatures of 101 degrees Fahrenheit (38.3 degrees Celsius) or higher as a cause for concern. Other early forms of septic shock may also include ...
SITUATIONAL BACKGROUND:Coronaviruses are in a family of viruses that most people associate with the common cold. They are much smaller in size than Influenza viruses, which is a primary factor for why they spread so easily. They also can live outside a host lon...
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a viral infection most often found in children. Characterized by mouth sores, hand, foot and mouth...
In the body, enzymes catalyze a variety of different types of reaction, ranging from the breakdown of proteins and peptides, to attaching active groups to molecules. Enzymes function by lowering the activation energy (the energy required to initiate the reaction) of a ...
Scarlet fever, also known as scarlatina, is characterized by a distinctive pink-red or discolored rash on the skin, primarily affecting children. Symptoms may include a red, sore throat with white or yellowish patches, a fever of 101 Fahrenheit (38.3 Celsius) or higher often accompanied by chil...
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