Fever

A fever is a temporary increase in body temperature, often due to infection. It's a sign that the body is fighting something. In adults, a fever is typically above 100.4F (38C).

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A fever is a temporary increase in body temperature, often due to infection. It's a sign that the body is fighting something. In adults, a fever is typically above 100.4F (38C).

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Sources & References

  1. Mayo Clinic — mayoclinic.org
  2. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — cdc.gov
  4. MedlinePlus — medlineplus.gov
  5. Cleveland Clinic — my.clevelandclinic.org
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