What Is Cotton Fever? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
“Cotton fever,” or benign febrile syndrome, is a condition that occurs among people misusing intravenous (IV) drugs that have a cotton filter. Though it can appear to cause signs of infection, such as a high fever, fast heart rate, and abdominal pain, it tends to go away on its own and isn’t considered dangerous. Learn more about cotton fever among intravenous…