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By definition, a fever is any temperature over 38 degrees Celsius, or 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. The significance how high a temperature rises is debatable, unless it rises above 105 degrees Fahrenheit.
The most common causes of fevers are viral illnesses, but many other problems can cause an elevated temperature, including bacterial and fungal infections, exposure to hot environments, vigorous exercise, etc.
What else can I help you with?
If your average body temperature is low then what is a fever?
In the health care industry, 100 or above is considered a treatable fever.
What is the temperature of fever in Fahrenheit?
Average human body temperature is 98.6 Fahrenheit. Fevers should be diagnosed by a doctor.
Is 4.0 a bad fever?
Um, no. If you consider that a human's average body temperature is 98.6, then 4.0 could never be considered a fever. To have a fever, you must be above regular temperature.
Is 36.9 a fever?
NoBecause the normal temperature of human body is 37 degree Celsius.
What is a fever thermometer?
a fever thermometer, is a thermometer that you can use to check your body temperature.
What is a fever in Fahrenheit?
Average human body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Fevers should be diagnosed by doctors.
How is fever different from a simple rise in body temperature?
Fever is different from a simple rise in body temperature because a fever always results in a rise in body temperature but such a rise is not always because of a fever. A rise in body temperature could occur because of exercise or warm weather and not just because of a fever.
Is100.1 degrees Fahrenheit considered a fever?
Yes , a temperature over about 100 F is considered a fever.
What is the medical term for abnormally high fever?
A body temperature that is higher than average due to illness or inflammation is known as a fever.
What if my body temperature is a 99.7 body temperature when normal is 97.5?
It says your body temperature is 1.6 degrees below "normal". "Normal" can change based on conditions, body heat, surroundings, etc.... I do not think I have ever had a reading of 98.6. It is just a baseline for normal/average body temperature.
Is 36 Celsius is fever?
No, The average temperature is around 37C. So 36 is slightly lower than average.
What is meant by fever?
It means that your body temperature is higher than usual. In general, if your body temperature exceeds 37.6 degree celcius, you have a fever.
