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Is 98.7 considered a fever?

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No: It's a temperature that is in the normal range.

Dr Lewis and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/13/2018

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No : Conventionally, 38 C is used , depending on the situation. HOWEVER, a person can still be ill and not have a fever depending on other factors like signs and symptoms, medications given, and other conditions of the patient. it's just less likely ti be a bacterial infection.

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Answered 10/18/2018

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A member asked:

Is 98.7 considered a fever?

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