As a medical expert with a deep understanding of various physiological and pathological processes, I'm well-versed in the intricacies of the human body's response to treatment. One such phenomenon is the Herxheimer effect, a term that is particularly relevant in the context of infectious diseases and their management.

The Herxheimer effect, named after the Belgian physician Adolf Jarisch and the German physician Karl Herxheimer, is a reaction that can occur when there is a rapid lysis and death of large numbers of bacteria within the body. This phenomenon is often observed in the treatment of certain infections, notably syphilis, but can also be seen in other conditionsread more >>

The Herxheimer Reaction is a short-term (from days to a few weeks) detoxification reaction in the body. As the body detoxifies, it is not uncommon to experience flu-like symptoms including headache, joint and muscle pain, body aches, sore throat, general malaise, sweating, chills, nausea or other symptoms.read more >>