Hyperpyrexia associated with sustained muscle contractions: An alternative diagnosis to central fever

摘要: Muscle activity is the principal source of body heat production, and elevated core temperatures may occur in healthy exercising persons. Hyperpyrexia from sustained tonic muscle contractions can also a number pathological conditions. The present case hyperpyrexia associated with dystonic posturing contraction child encephalopathy illustrates importance recognizing muscular generation fever unknown origin following central nervous system injury. pathophysiology, clinical features, management this uncommon cause are discussed.