Management and Determining the Cause

 

Temperature

 

Management
Up to 102 F (38.9 C) taken orally

Rest and drink plenty of fluids. Medication isn't needed.

 

Above 102 F (38.9 C) taken orally Rest and drink plenty of fluids. Acetaminophen, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or aspirin.

Isolate patient until an infectious aetiology has been ruled out.

 

Determining the Cause

 

Fever

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