Pyrogens [pyrogeny]

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Pyrogen

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Definition

Substances capable of increasing BODY TEMPERATURE and cause FEVER and may be used for FEVER THERAPY. They may be of microbial origin, often POLYSACCHARIDES, and may contaminate distilled water.

DUI
D011749 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0018268

D Chemicals and Drugs
D10 Lipids 2 524
D27.888 Toxic Actions 158
D27.888.569 Noxae 112
D27.888.569.035 Alkylating Agents 91
D27.888.569.042 Antimetabolites 120
D27.888.569.071 Antispermatogenic Agents 18
D27.888.569.100 Carcinogens 1 021
D27.888.569.142 Cardiotoxins 28
D27.888.569.185 Caustics 32
D27.888.569.199 Cytostatic Agents 460
D27.888.569.213 Cytotoxins 130
D27.888.569.242 Dermotoxins 2
D27.888.569.279 Immunotoxins 57
D27.888.569.300 Irritants 74
D27.888.569.468 Mutagens 833
D27.888.569.504 Neurotoxins 172
D27.888.569.540 Oxidants 78
D27.888.569.612 Poisons 290
D27.888.569.673 Pyrogens 72
D27.888.569.864 Teratogens 484