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What's considerd a low grade fever? and what's considerd a high fever in adults?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

A temp of: 104 or greater would warrant medical attention. Temp >107.6 °F (42 °C) creates serious risk for brain damage. What constitutes low fever is adult is debatable. Check this med line plus article: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003090.htm

Answered 1/5/2020

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Fever: Generally, low-grade fevers range from about 100 F-101 F while high-grade fevers range from about 103 F-104 F. This is for adults. Your own "normal" (if it differs from 98.6 F might make it a bit different for you. Best!

Answered 10/8/2017

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

See below: low grade fever is from 98.6 too 100.4. A high fever is above 102 degrees F

Answered 10/8/2017

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