Professional Fever Detection Services

Fever detection methods are used to identify elevated body temperature, often indicating an underlying infection or illness.
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Body Temperature | Infection Screening | Symptom Monitoring | Temperature Screening | Medical Thermometers | Fever Monitoring
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Fever Detection FAQ


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How does a doctor test for a fever?

Armpit temperature is the least accurate, so doctors rarely use it to confirm a fever. Doctors then do a thorough examination from head to toe to check for a source of infection or evidence of disease. The need for testing depends on what the doctor finds during the medical history and physical examination.

Can a standardized temperature test detect a fever?

“That makes it much more capable of detecting these fevers, even across lots of different people.” The clinically accepted threshold for fever is 100.3 degrees Fahrenheit. However, Smarr says that the standardized measurement may not reflect the temperature at which all people experience fever.

Can a smart device detect a fever?

The spike in your body temperature could indicate you're developing a fever. The information might prompt you to schedule a COVID-19 test or look more closely at your health. A new study, published on December 14 in the journal Scientific Reports, has assessed the feasibility of using smart devices for continuous fever monitoring.

Can wearable sensors help detect fever?

Wearable sensor devices (wearables) equipped with temperature sensors could provide useful contextual information while assessing temperature, which we hypothesize would make temperature data more useful in fever detection.

What is a normal temperature if you have a fever?

A fever is when your body temperature is higher than normal. Having a fever can also be called ‘having a temperature’. A normal temperature is around 36°C to 37°C, although it depends on: What are the symptoms of a fever? If you have a fever, you will have a high temperature. A high temperature is usually considered to be above 38°C.

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