{"id":3670,"date":"2024-05-24T08:59:02","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T08:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selitys.fi\/is-36-5-a-fever\/"},"modified":"2024-05-24T08:59:02","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T08:59:02","slug":"is-36-5-a-fever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selitys.fi\/en\/is-36-5-a-fever\/","title":{"rendered":"Is 36.5 a fever?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When considering whether 36.5 degrees is a fever, it is important to understand what normal body temperature is and how it can vary depending on different factors. In this article, we discuss the normal range of body temperature, the definition of fever and the factors that contribute to it.<\/p>\n

What is normal body temperature?<\/h2>\n

Normal body temperature varies from individual to individual and can depend on many factors, such as time of day, physical activity and measurement method. In general, normal body temperature for adults is around 36.1-37.2 degrees Celsius. This means that 36.5 degrees is a completely normal body temperature.<\/p>\n

What is fever?<\/h2>\n

Fever is usually defined as a body temperature that is higher than normal. Medically speaking, a fever usually starts when the body temperature rises above 38 degrees. A fever is often a sign that the body is fighting an infection, and it can be caused by many different causes, including viruses, bacteria, or other illnesses.<\/p>\n

Factors that affect body temperature<\/h2>\n