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A fever in adults is a temperature above 100.4F or 99.5F for children

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Can you have a fever with a virus infection?

Yes. In fact fever is a classic symptom of the flu, which is caused by a virus. These fevers generally range from 100-103 degrees F.


What is 103 degrees Fahrenheit in degrees centigrade?

103 degrees Fahrenheit = 39.44C


What is wrong with you if have high fever and headache?

There are literally hundreds of different things that can cause a high fever and a headache. You should take note of any other symptoms and contact your doctor if your fever goes over 103 degrees.


What happens if you don't treat a fever?

If the fever is not extremely high, it will eventually go away on its own. If it is over 103 degrees Fahrenheit and you do not treat it, it can cause brain damage and damage to other parts of the body.


How many degrees is 103 F?

101.3 degrees Fahrenheit is 38.5 degrees Celsius.


How can a fever be a good and bad thing?

A fever (a rise in body temperate well above 98.6 degrees F - 37 degrees C) is the body's natural mechanism to kill an infection. The pneumonia bacterial infection causes your Body to flare up to 104 degrees F because Bacteria in general cannot survive temperatures greater than 103 degrees F! Generally, fever is not a disease or illness, it is a sign that your immune system is trying to fight off some sort of infection. Although you don't generally feel good when you have a fever, it's a good sign that your immune system is trying to fight off some sort of infection. A sudden spike in temperate and temperatures above 103 degrees F are times to worry about a fever.


What do you do to lower a 103 temperature?

To lower a temperature of 103 degrees Fahrenheit, you can take over-the-counter fever-reducing medication like acetaminophen or ibuprofen, drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated, rest and keep cool with a lukewarm bath or cool compress. If the fever persists, seek medical attention.


What temperature does a high fever start at?

Anything over 98.6oF is considered a fever. A patient is considered to have a significant fever/be febrile >= 100.4F/38C Fevers over 103 in adults and 104 in children need medical attention.


Is 103 degrees acute obtuse right or straight angel?

103 degrees is an obtuse angle because it is greater than 90 but less than 180 degrees


When does a fever in a newborn should be treated?

if it is above 103


Is a fever of 36.6 degrees Celsius normal during pregnancy?

This is the normal body temperature of a person, so it is not a fever. A fever has to be above 37 degrees Celsius or 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit to be considered a fever. A significant fever is defined as being 38.0 degrees Celsius or 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit.


Should i see a doctor with 103 degree fever?

yes