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Hi Doctor. My armpit temperature shows 99. Am I having fever? Could you please give me normal temperature reading in digital thermometer in mouth and armpit? Thank you.
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No there is no fever 98.5 to 98.7 is normal.
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Mouth and rectal temperature differs from Armpit and groin temperature. The range of temperature is 97 - 99 deg. Fahr. In my view you are suffering from fever.
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In armpit 98.6 F and mouth 1 degree more i.e. 99.6 F.
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