Fever history and symptoms

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Signs and Symptoms

The elevation in thermoregulatory set-point means that the previous "normal body temperature" is considered hypothermic, and effector mechanisms kick in. The person who is developing the fever has a cold sensation, and an increase in heart rate, muscle tone and shivering in an attempt to counteract the perceived hypothermia, thereby reaching the new thermoregulatory set-point.