Which temperature reading corresponds to the fever threshold in Celsius?

Which temperature reading corresponds to the fever threshold in Celsius?

• A. 38 C
• B. 39 C
• C. 37 C
• D. 36 C

Answer: (A)

Fever is defined as a body temperature at or above 38 C in many clinical guidelines, since normal body temperature is about 37 C. So the reading that marks the fever threshold is 38 C. A higher reading like 39 C represents a fever that’s already present and more elevated, not the threshold itself. A reading of 37 C is within the normal range, and 36 C is below normal.

Fever is defined as a body temperature at or above 38 C in many clinical guidelines, since normal body temperature is about 37 C. So the reading that marks the fever threshold is 38 C. A higher reading like 39 C represents a fever that’s already present and more elevated, not the threshold itself. A reading of 37 C is within the normal range, and 36 C is below normal.