Another standard response to food poisoning and the resulting fever is alternating sweating and chills. This is one more reaction to the body's efforts to heal itself. Raising the internal temperature will help kill off the infection, but it can result in discomfort and fluctuating body heat. Like any healthy cause of sweating, it is essential to replenish lost fluids to avoid dehydration.

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