Question

multiple choice question
pyrexia is the presence of ______.
o a fever
o pus
o chills
o inflammation

Explanation:

Pyrexia is a medical term that specifically refers to having a fever. Pus is related to infections and is a collection of dead white - blood cells etc. Chills are a sensation often associated with fever but are not the same as pyrexia. Inflammation is a general immune response and not the definition of pyrexia.

Answer:

A. a fever