pathogens<\/a>, it signals the hypothalamus to increase body temperature. The hypothalamus calls for an elevation in pyrogens production to elevate the body\u2019s temperature setpoint.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe pyrogen protein attaches to receptors found in nerve endings, resulting in the body increasing its basal temperature to kill off the infection. Most bacteria and viruses can\u2019t handle this increase in body heat, resulting in the disease dying off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, in some cases, the body may run a high fever that results in hyperhidrosis, with the patient soaking the bedsheets in sweat. The temperature and sweating may persist for hours or days depending on the type of infection and whether or not there is medical treatment available to soothe the symptoms.
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Patients under managed care may receive cold compresses to relieve the effects of fever and reduce sweating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n