Fever
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Elevated temperature
Hyperthermia
Pyrexia
Febrile
Fever is the temporary increase in the body's temperature in response to a disease or illness. A child has a fever when the temperature is at or above one of these levels:100. 4°F (38°C) measured in the bottom (rectally)99. 5°F (37. 5°C) measured in the mouth (orally)99°F (37. 2°C) measured under the arm (axillary)An adult probably has a fever...