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fever

[fee-ver] / ˈfi vər /


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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

The decline reflects better data, as laboratories were able to rule out many patients who had fever but were suffering from other conditions such as malaria which is common in DR Congo.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The company's vaccine development pipeline also includes candidates targeting seasonal influenza, pandemic influenza threats, hemorrhagic fever viruses, and coronaviruses including SARS-CoV-2.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Attention around Rocket Lab has reached a fever pitch ahead of SpaceX’s public listing, infusing volatility into the shares.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

He sent me, saying, "Tell them that Bartok has a fever in his head."

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




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