Persistent high fever

Generally, the body temperature (which is based on the oral cavity temperature) exceeding 39 ° C is high fever. More than three weeks of high fever, more common in malignant tumors, tuberculosis, bacterial endocarditis. Continued high fever can damage the function of important organs such as the heart, brain, liver, and kidneys.

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