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A fever only provides moderate bacteriostasis, at best. You may elevate your temp out of the infectious bugs ideal growth range, but it happens at significant risk. High fevers can cause brain damage, organ failure, seizures and death.
People have speculated that a fever is an adaptive response designed to fight infection, but it may be just as likely the bacteria and viruses release pyrogens in order to weaken the host and allow the infection to continue.
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