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For adults: what is the normal body temperature range? what is the temp. of a fever? what is low body temp. range? what is the high body temp. range?

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Wide range: There is a wide range of 'normal' temperatures for an adult - from 95 through 100 can be normal. Above 101 is what I would consider a fever that would be related to infection.

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Answered 8/11/2020

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A member asked:

For adults: what is the normal body temperature range? what is the temp. of a fever? what is low body temp. range? what is the high body temp. range?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

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