Valley fever is an emerging fungal disease in the western United States that most often causes flu-like symptoms, but can also cause dangerous or even deadly complications. By analyzing data on ...

Periodic fever syndromes are a group of conditions that cause repeated, unexplained fevers. These conditions are rare, but there are treatment options. Share on Pinterest Ground Picture/Shutterstock A ...

A fever is typically harmless and can occur when the body fights an infection, such as the flu. Persistent high fevers or additional symptoms, such as abdominal pain or difficulty breathing, may ...

Dubai: When two-year-old Lia was brought to the emergency department with a soaring temperature of 40°C, her Jordanian parents assumed it was a common viral infection. But with no signs of cough, cold ...

Ask a Doctor is a series of physician-authored columns offering insights and advice on common health topics. It is not a substitute for seeking medical care. Fever is one of the most common reasons I ...