1. Intermittent Fever

Intermittent fever is typically defined as a condition in which the body temperature remains 37° C during the day but rises during the night. According to medical experts, this type of fever is typically caused by parasitic or bacterial infections, with malaria and septicaemia being classic examples. It can be further sub-divided into了types, i.e. quotidian fever, tertian fever and quartan fever.

2. Sudden High Fever

As the name suggests, sudden high fever is recognized with a sudden increase in the body temperature. It can cause tiredness, fatigue, body ache and headache alongside. For instance, dengue fever is the most recognized associate of sudden high fever.

3. Continuous Fever

Continuous fever is a medical condition during which the body temperature remains above nominal levels throughout the day, but doesn't fluctuate more than 1° C. It is typically caused by bacteria and is associated with other health concerns including pneumonia, urinary tract infection (UTl), and typhoid fever.

4. Remittent Fever

Remittent fever is fairly similar to continuous fever as the high body temperature remains high throughout the day. However, unlike the latter, the temperature can fluctuate by more than 10 C in this condition. It is typically a result of a bacterial infections like brucellosis, or a medical condition known as infective endocarditis that causes inflammation in the inner tissues of the heart.

5. Rheumatic Fever

Rheumatic fever is caused by the streptococcal bacteria. According to medical experts, the bacteria initially causes throat infection, which if left untreated, can lead to painful fever. White spots on the tonsils and tongue, inflammation with headache, etc. are some of the common symptoms of Rheumatic fever.