Does infection cause fever?

Yes, an infection raises body temperature as an immune response. As a diabetic, I have to be extremely careful because any infection can spike my blood sugar levels immediately. Please consult a doctor for proper treatment.

Yes, fever is actually a very common sign that your body is fighting an infection. Please take rest, keep tracking your temperature, and see a doctor if it goes too high.

Yes, it absolutely does. Last month I got a minor skin infection on my leg and got a 101-degree fever because of it. Once I took the antibiotics my doctor prescribed, both the infection and the fever went away.

In my life, I have seen so many kids and grandkids run a fever during a cold or stomach bug. It is just the body's natural defense mechanism working. Just keep them hydrated and consult a doctor if the fever doesn't come down in a day or two.

I have had a mild fever and shivering for two days now and I'm so worried it might be some deep infection. Has anyone else felt fine but suddenly got a fever out of nowhere? I am really scared to go to the clinic.

I was reading about this on a medical forum. It turns out that when pathogens enter, the brain releases chemicals called pyrogens that raise your thermostat to make the body hostile for the virus. Pretty fascinating how our body works!