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Chemical Actions and Uses > Toxic Actions > Noxae > Pyrogens

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Pyrogens  

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  • Pyrogen

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  • Substances capable of increasing BODY TEMPERATURE and cause FEVER and may be used for FEVER THERAPY. They may be of microbial origin, often POLYSACCHARIDES, and may contaminate distilled water.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D011749

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