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If the problem is with the immune system reacting too strongly, could suppressing the immune system potentially help? Of course, you'd probably want to combine
by FreeFull 9y ago
If the problem is with the immune system reacting too strongly, could suppressing the immune system potentially help? Of course, you'd probably want to combine that with antibiotics, to fight any secondary infections that could develop.
- arkades 9y agoModern biologic immunomodulators have shown no benefit in survival in systemic inflammatory response syndrome. Steroids have not been assessed in SIRS specifically, though hey have been in sepsis and septic shock, where high dose steroids have been harmful and low dose steroids have been beneficial. It’s tough lobbing immunosuppressants at people with a rampant infection.
- dghughes 9y agoOne thing you may find interesting is the video from Sci Show about body temperature. The video and subject somewhat relates to fever it's about why the human body temperature is what it is (spoiler: it's to fight off fungus).