High Fever Medical Conditions

Below is a list of potential medical conditions this symptom could be a sign of.


Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of many types of infections of the respiratory system (lungs and breathing passages), including: Common Cold Bronchitis Bronchiolitis Pneumonia Croup What is Respiratory Syncytial Virus?

Viral Meningitis

The brain and spinal cord are encased by layers of tissue. These layers are called the meninges...What is Viral Meningitis?

Smallpox

Smallpox is a viral infection. It is contagious and can be deadly. The disease was eliminated worldwide...What is Smallpox?

Mononucleosis

Mononucleosis is a viral disease characterized by fever, sore throat, swollen lymph glands, and fatigue...What is Mononucleosis?

Bacterial Meningitis

The brain and spinal cord are encased by layers of tissue. These layers are called the meninges...What is Bacterial Meningitis?

West Nile Virus

West Nile virus is typically transmitted by mosquitoes. It first appeared in the US in 1999. It has been found most often in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe...What is West Nile Virus?

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is a disease carried by female mosquitoes of two species ( Aedes and Haemogogus species)...What is Yellow Fever?

Mosquito-Borne Viral Encephalitis

Mosquito-borne viral encephalitis is a virus carried by mosquitoes. This virus can lead to Encephalitis , which is an inflammation of the brain...What is Mosquito-Borne Viral Encephalitis?

Colorado Tick Fever

Colorado tick fever is an infection that is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected tick...What is Colorado Tick Fever?