Basically yes in a sense. when the smallest particles become agitated so do the larger...and all in between.

we are small things made of small things so you bet your ass we are showing signs too.

As far as fever for the earth. It is under attack by germs like us. A cancer spreading and eating away at the globe.
It was fine on the surface but we started digging and drilling deeply to the point she couldnt just regenerate.

Now shes sick oozing from wounds, coughing, shaking and sweating. Dizzyness, vomiting and nausea to follow.