If the taker went too far, he would catch a fever, while if he cooled off too quickly, it would be extremely dangerous.

Having caught a fever, the great physician had prescribed himself quinquinas bark, the most advanced cure then available.

Pink later catches a fever that keeps him bed-ridden for some time.

Nurses were expected to sleep alongside the sick and share their food; they had no privacy, often caught the fever themselves and were not helped when they fell ill.

Last night you caught a fever.