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May 25, 2013

Fever in Adults Topic Guide

Fever (in Adults) Fever (in Adults): A fever is a body temperature of 100.4 F or greater. A fever may be caused by a virus, bacteria, fungus, blood clot, tumor, drug, or the environment. Treatment of fever in adults usually involves ibuprofen, acetaminophen, or aspirin.

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