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I have a constant body temperature between 99 and 99.5 degrees for already 16 days. what could be the underlying condition?

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Dr. Yun Tran answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Stop checking: If you are otherwise well, stop checking temperature. It doesn't mean anything by itself.

Dr Doan agreed

Answered 10/10/2017

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