I WONDER - How Does The Immune System React When I Am Unwell?

The transcript explains how the immune system responds to infections by causing a fever. A fever is not the infection itself but a mechanism to increase body temperature, making it difficult for viruses and bacteria to survive. Once the fever subsides, the immune system has eliminated the harmful bacteria, leading to recovery.

Why is a higher body temperature beneficial for fighting infections?

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What does the body achieve once the fever ends?

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