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Bookmark or Share- Fever: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMDA fever is when you have a brief rise in body temperature that’s higher than your normal body temperature. It’s also called a high temperature, hyperthermia, or pyrexia.
- Fever - WikipediaFever or pyrexia in humans is a symptom of an anti-infection defense mechanism that appears with body temperature exceeding the normal range due to an increase in the body's temperature set point in the hypothalamus.
- Fever in adults: when to worry - Harvard HealthFever means a body temperature of 100.4° F (38°C) or higher. While any temperature above your normal temperature range is considered a fever, there are different levels of fever severity: High-grade: 102.4 to 105.8 F (39.1 to 41 C). If you have a fever over 104°F (40°C), you should call your doctor.
- Fever Symptoms & Causes: What Is Considered a Fever? - Cleveland ClinicA fever is when your body temperature rises higher than normal. A fever itself isn’t an illness. Rather, it’s a symptom for a wide range of health conditions.
- Fever - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicA fever is a temporary rise in body temperature. It's one part of an overall response from the body's immune system. A fever is usually caused by an infection. For most children and adults, a fever may be uncomfortable. But it usually isn't a cause for concern. For infants, however, even a low fever may mean there's a serious infection.
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