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Hypothermia

A lower than normal body temperature, which can be a sign of danger in certain populations.

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Jan 17, 2026
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When should a low body temperature after a fever prompt emergency care or further testing?

A falling or low body temperature after a fever can be harmless—reflecting the fever breaking—but it can also signal danger in specific populations or when paired with worrying symptoms; infants, olde...

Jan 5, 2026

Is a low body temperature after fever a sign of recovery or complication in viral infections?

A fall in body temperature after a fever can be either the expected end of an effective immune response or, less commonly, a worrying sign of complication; context matters — how low the temperature dr...