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What could be a cause of fever greater than 102f in adults?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

100's of things: Literally many hundreds of things both infectious and non-infectious can cause a fever over 102f in adults. You need to submit all other symptoms and signs associated with the fever to narrow it down.

Answered 3/26/2013

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