4. Elevated Body Temperature: The Fever Factor
Fever, in general, is the body’s natural response to infections or diseases. It’s the immune system’s way of signaling that it’s at work, fighting off invaders. When Ludwig’s Angina sets in, the body invariably mounts a defense, raising the internal temperature in an attempt to thwart the bacterial assault.
As the bacteria responsible for Ludwig’s Angina multiply and invade deeper tissues, the body recognizes these foreign entities as threats. In response, the immune system releases pyrogens – chemicals that reset the body’s thermostat to a higher temperature. This feverish state is believed to be less hospitable to bacterial growth, giving the body an edge in its battle.
Not all fevers are equal. A mild elevation in body temperature might indicate the early stages of the infection.(4)
