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I had a temp of 101 on 2 days ago. since then my temp won't go below 99.5. my normal body temp is 96-97.6 ish. is this a fever still?
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Fever: The strict definition is a body temperature which either reaches 100 f or fails to get as low as 98.6 f in a 24 hour period. Strictly, you sound as if you have fever, but not sure what this means because you do not describe any other symptoms. Hope you are better soon.
Answered 12/17/2013
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