| umls-concept:C0015967 | skos:definition | AIR: Fever: a documented body temperature higher than 38 degrees C., or 100.4 degrees F.,MSH: An abnormal elevation of body temperature, usually as a result of a pathologic process.,CSP: abnormal elevation of body temperature, usually as a result of a pathologic process.,MEDLINEPLUS: <p>A fever is a body temperature that is higher than normal. It is not an illness. It is part of your body's defense against infection. Most bacteria and viruses that cause infections do well at the body's normal temperature (98.6 F). A slight fever can make it harder for them to survive. Fever also activates your body's immune system.</p><p><a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/infectiousdiseases.html'>Infections</a> cause most fevers. There can be many other causes, including</p><ul><li> Medicines</li><li> Heat exhaustion</li><li> Cancers</li><li> Autoimmune diseases</li></ul><p>Treatment depends on the cause of your fever. Your health care provider may recommend using over-the-counter medicines such as acetaminophen or i | lld:umls |
