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NoDoctor's answer:
Low-grade fever refers to a body temperature fluctuating around 38°C, while high fever is when the body temperature is above 39°C. A fever lasting more than two weeks is referred to as prolonged fever. The basal body temperature mentioned above refers to rectal temperature, which is measured from the anus. Generally, oral temperature is 0.3°C to 0.5°C lower than rectal temperature, and axillary temperature is 0.3°C to 0.5°C lower than oral temperature.