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A high temperature, or fever, is a normal response to infection and a person's temperature may rise to 40C (104F). Most high temperatures will last two to three days. See the links below to find BootsWebMD's comprehensive coverage of fever in adults, its causes and treatment, and much more.

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Fever may be beneficial when it comes to fighting infection, according to new advice from paediatricians.

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