chills

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Bacteria can also infect wounds where screwworm maggots are present and may cause an infection that can lead to symptoms like fever or chills.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Respiratory diphtheria often starts with fever or chills, a sore throat that can lead to breathing and swallowing difficulties, and be life-threatening.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Other users reported temperature-related symptoms such as chills, feeling cold, hot flashes, and fever-like sensations.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

Wiseman said the solar eclipse was particularly poignant: "I'm actually in chills right now just thinking about it, my palms are sweating."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

After less than seven weeks, however, James’s plans fell apart when he developed the chills and fevers of malaria.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow