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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Measurement of Body Temperature in Fever
When a patient has or is suspected of having a fever, that person's body temperature is measured using thermometer. At a first glance, fever is present if:
- Temperature in the anus (rectum/rectal) or in the ear (otic) is at or over 38.0°C (100.4°F)
- Temperature in the mouth (oral) is at or over 37.5°C (99.5°F)
- Temperature under the arm (axillary) is at or over 37.2°C (99.0°F)
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