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fever

[fee-ver] / ˈfi vər /


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Symptoms of salmonella include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

As the Aedes aegypti mosquito expanded its range across more of the Americas, it brought with it the delirium, jaundice, and aching joints of yellow fever.

From Slate Aug. 4, 2026

Individuals who develop symptoms of measles, including fever, cough, runny nose or a rash, should call their healthcare provider before arriving for care in person.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 2, 2026

But after Uganda and DR Congo jointly declared the Ebola outbreak on 15 May, people with symptoms - which include headaches, fever and vomiting - "came direct to the treatment unit," Dr Kaggwa said.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

He spoke through fever, but the word rang clear as a clock striking.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

It is considered the safest option for treating pain and fever in pregnant women, as other medications, including aspirin or ibuprofen, present proven risks to the fetus -- as do untreated fevers.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

"There was no fevers, no headaches, absolutely nothing. It came from nowhere."

From BBC May 27, 2026

Health officials say the sick passengers have symptoms like fevers along with gastrointestinal and respiratory issues.

From MarketWatch May 5, 2026

There was Kent Brantly, 27, a family physician who, owing to the grueling hours and oppressive African heat, had lost 30 pounds even before he succumbed to hemorrhagic fevers.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 20, 2026

So it made sense to Rush, Hodge, and Foulke that the putrid-smelling air could upset people enough to cause an outbreak of violent, fatal fevers.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy




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