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A 30-year-old male asked:

Temp is 96.6 w/ oral thermometer in bed at night. stuffy nose and don't feel great, took 500mg tylenol. low temp cause for concern? possible sepsis?

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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered

Pediatrics 60 years experience

Concern: You needn't concern yourself for a probable cold. Sepsis does not come into question.

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