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What could cause a 102 degree fever?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Infections: Are by far the most common cause for fever. Other causes are possible, but less likely.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 2/27/2015

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