Rigor (patient information)

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Rigor
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Synonyms and keywords: Shaking chills; shivering.

Overview

Chills refers to feeling cold after an exposure to a cold environment. The word can also refer to an episode of shivering, accompanied by paleness and feeling cold.

What causes Rigor?

• Exposure to a cold environment
• Viral and bacterial infections
  • Bacterial gastroenteritis
  • Colds
  • Infectious mononucleosis
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Strep throat
  • Viral gastroenteritis
  • Urinary tract infections such as pyelonephritis

Source

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003091.htm