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Can High Fever Affect The Cognitive Functions Of The Brain?

As a youth I had a fever of 108 from scarlet fever. In my old age I seem to feel that I have suffered damage to my brain capabiligties as I went to and had to drop out of college due to inability to absorb or function of school cirriculum , subject matter, etc. Is there a possibility that some damage occurred in my brain due to this high fever? I have been told that my hearing loss also happened due to the burning up of hair membranes in my ears.
Mon, 18 Jul 2016
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108 is a hyper pyrexia. it appears your temperaturecenter is not functioning or damaged. can consult neurologist for examination and advise on treatment.
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Can High Fever Affect The Cognitive Functions Of The Brain?

108 is a hyper pyrexia. it appears your temperaturecenter is not functioning or damaged. can consult neurologist for examination and advise on treatment.