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Fever   

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Alternative names:

Elevated temperature; Hyperthermia; Pyrexia

Definition:

Normal body temperature varies amongst people, but the average is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Centigrade). If the temperature is 99 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, this may represent a low-grade fever. Body temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or above is classified as fever.

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