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blankets and heating pads until the chill has run its course, usually five to fifteen minutes.
Typically, a chill is followed by a fever that may reach high levels.
A chill is almost always the first sign of an infection, and treatment consists of caring
for the underlying disorder. Pneumonia, meningitis, and “strep throat” are frequently intro-
duced with a single shaking chill. Recurrent chills characterize malaria, infections of the
kidneys or the liver and bile ducts, and generalized bacterial infections.
Occasionally individuals develop chills fifteen to thirty minutes following prolonged
severe exertion, particularly when they are not in good physical condition and food intake
has been limited. Such chills appear related to a reduction in blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
and are not a sign of infection.
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