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Is a rectal temp of 99.6 on a adult considered a fever?
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Fever: This would be considered meeting the threshold for a febrile state or having a fever.
Answered 2/3/2021
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Normal: You have a normal rectal temp. Rectal temperature of 100.4 or more is considered a fever.
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