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Is a temperature of 102.2 life threatening?

I am a 37 year old male. I want to know if a temperature of 102.2 life threatening?

2 Answers

Temperature alone is not life threatening. Even a step throat can cause temperatures up to 104F. It is more important what the underlying cause of v the fever. Fever can be treated with Tylenol and/or ibuprofen in appropriate doses.
Please call your family doctor and find out if you need some testing
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