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Featured: Fever Main ArticleAlthough a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degrees F. (37 degrees C.), in practice a person is usually not considered to have a significant fever until the temperature is above 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C.). Fever is part of the body's own disease-fighting arsenal: rising body temperatures apparently are capable of killing off many disease- producing organisms. Patient Discussions - Viewers share their commentsLocal Resources - Find a local Doctor in your town
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