Harry is hospitalized with bacterial pneumonia. When you visit him, his teeth are chattering, his skin is cool and clammy to the touch, and he complains of feeling cold even though his room is quite warm. Explain his symptoms.

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Coby Gibbs

Biology

31 December, 00:48

Harry is hospitalized with bacterial pneumonia. When you visit him, his teeth are chattering, his skin is cool and clammy to the touch, and he complains of feeling cold even though his room is quite warm. Explain his symptoms.

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Antoine Andersen · Answer 1

his body is fighting off the bacteria

Explanation:

those symptoms are his bodys response to the bacteria, making sure it doesnt keep spreading and keeping him alive.