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What is typically considered a fever?
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Elevation : Of at least one degree above normal ( nl is 98.6 ).
Answered 9/4/2013
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Fever: There are several definitions. The one i prefer is a body temperature which in the course of 24 hrs either fails to get as low as 98.6 f or reaches 100 f. That may not define clinically significant fever since temperature elevations may occur for many conditions which are not clinically relevant. Someone who runs a mile may have a temp of 104 f without any illness.
Answered 9/4/2013
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