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Is it possible to have a bacterial infection (or spread of infection from skin to else where in body) without a high temperature? i have alternating chills and hot flashes but no temperature. i feel like i have a fever but thermometer reads normal.

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Dr. Steven Simon answered

Yes: Sounds more like a viral or homonal problem. This can be worked up,by your doc, but we are too limited on the web to get a more accurate diagnosis.

Answered 2/10/2020

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A member asked:

Is it possible to have a bacterial infection (or spread of infection from skin to else where in body) without a high temperature? i have alternating chills and hot flashes but no temperature. i feel like i have a fever but thermometer reads normal.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Simon answered

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