Hyperpyrexia describes an excessive elevation of body temperature above the average normal temperature. It may be caused by the vast majority of agents which precipitate a pyrexia of unknown origin, however, relatively common causes include:
Rarer examples include the syndrome of malignant hyperpyrexia and thyrotoxic crisis.
Treatment should target the underlying condition before the onset of complications such as heat stroke.
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