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).
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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Sources & References
- Mayo Clinic — mayoclinic.org
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — cdc.gov
- MedlinePlus — medlineplus.gov
- Cleveland Clinic — my.clevelandclinic.org
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