Fever in Adults

Fever, medically known as pyrexia, is the temporary increase in the internal body temperature. The average body temperature is 98.6 °F (37 °C). When the body’s internal temperature rises to greater than 99-99.5°F (37.2-37.5°C), depending on the time of the day, it is generally acknowledged as fever. Normal body temperature is usually highest at night. […]