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What Is Pyrogenic Response?

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What Is Pyrogenic Response?

A pyrogen is a substance causing induction of a febrile response

febrile response
In Roman mythology, Febris ("fever") was the goddess who embodied, but also protected people from fever and malaria. Febris had three temples in ancient Rome, of which one was located between the Palatine and Velabrum. She may have originated from the Roman god Februus.
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(elevation of body temperature, fever) which can be fatal in humans and animals.

What is a pyrogenic reaction?

Pyrogen reaction is a febrile phenomenon caused by infusion of solution contaminated, and commonly manifested by cold, chill and fever [1]. With improved sterilization and generalized application of infusion set (single-use), the prevalence of pyrogen reaction has been controlled, but still exists in clinical practice.

What is the definition of pyrogenic?

1 : of or relating to igneous origin. 2 : producing or produced by heat or fever.

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