HYPERPYREXIA

infection

heat stroke

cerebrovascular accident

neuroleptic malignant syndrome [+ severe rigidity in a patient on psychotropics]

malignant hyperthermia [following inhalational anaesthetics]

MAOI overdose

substance abuse, eg. ecstasy (MDMA), amphetamines, cocaine

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