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Definition of Headache, febrile

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Headache, febrile: A headache associated with fever. Because febrile headache can sometimes indicate serious conditions such as inflammation of the brain (encephalitis), a person who is suffering from a febrile headache should immediately seek medical attention.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012