Two evolutionary hypotheses on the function of fever have been suggested: A fever may reflect manipulation of the host by the pathogen,to the pathogen's benefit,or a fever may be an adaptive response by the host to help to control the pathogen itself.Studies on whether the use of fever-reducing drugs were helpful or interfered with the body's ability to fight the pathogen ________.

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Studies on the use of fever-reducing drugs have not definitively supported either hypothesis, indicating that the research was inconclusive in determining whether fevers primarily benefit the host or the pathogen.

Two Evolutionary Hypotheses on the Function of Fever Have Been