A physical reaction, such as fever and chills, to an unspecified pathogen is a diagnosis referred to by the acronym:
A) HIV.
B) HPV.
C) SIRS.
D) ICPs.

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SIRS stands for Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, which is a diagnosis given when a patient experiences fever, increased heart rate, and abnormal white blood cell count in response to an unspecified pathogen or other stressor. HIV and HPV are specific viral infections, and ICPs (intracranial pressure) is a term related to neurological conditions.

A Physical Reaction, Such as Fever and Chills, to an Unspecified