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Write, in brief, about the following: Fever
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Solution
: Fever is the most common symptom of an infection in the human body. The body temperature rises above the normal i.e., 37°C (98.6°F). Fever might be associated with pain in the body, headache and tiredness. Rest, light diet, fluids and medicines help in reducing fever.
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