Tag: Endogenous pyrogens

Did you know that a fever is not an illness but a sign that your body's immune system is fighting an infection? This intricate process, which raises your core temperature, is controlled by a specific chemical. But what chemical triggers a fever and how does the body's 'thermostat' respond?

Did you know that a fever is not just a random rise in temperature, but a carefully regulated process controlled by your brain? The substances that raise the temperature setpoint leading to fever are known as pyrogens, which can originate from both inside and outside the body during illness and infection.