Low Grade Fever
· Daily evening fevers for several days
· Does not exceed 100.4 at any time
· Usually does not indicate disease
· BUT common with TB
A type of low grade fever ranging from 99 to 101 that is intermittent, sporadic (maybe once a week for example) can be a hidden sign of autoimmune disease, especially when coupled with swelling of lymphatic nodes in the neck)
other causes:
o Over dressing
o Exercise
o Hot weather
o Warm foods
o Recent immunization
§ DTP Vaccine within 24 hours
§ MMB vaccine within 7-10 days