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Pyrogen

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When used in medical terms, a pyrogen is something, usually bacterial or viral, that triggers the immune response that causes the human body temperature to exceed normal. In short, a pyrogen induces fever.[1][2]

See also

Pathogens

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References

  1. ↑ Pyrogen Definition - The Free Dictionary
  2. ↑ http://www.pharmainfo.net/pyrogens
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