Fever refers to an increase in body temperature over the normal reading of 98.6 F or 37 C. A fever is the body’s way to fight an infection. Since higher body temperatures kill any bacteria or viruses that may be attacking the body, a fever is a natural defense mechanism of the body to treat an illness. Always remember that a fever is fighting for you, not against you! A fever is generally a symptom or a part of an illness or ailment and the cause of the fever depends on several underlying factors.
