What is considered a high fever in adults?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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A morning (AM) oral temperature of > 37.2 C / > 98.9 F or an evening (PM) oral temperature of > 37.7 C / > 99.9 F is considered fever in an adult. A fever of > 41.5 C /106.7 F is considered as Hyperpyrexia or High fever.

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