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NoDoctor's answer:
The normal basal body temperature of a healthy child is between 36.9℃ and 37.5℃. Generally, when the temperature exceeds the basal body temperature by more than 1℃, it can be considered a fever. Low-grade fever refers to a temperature fluctuating around 38℃, while high fever is when the temperature is above 39℃. A continuous fever lasting more than two weeks is referred to as prolonged fever. The aforementioned basal body temperature refers to rectal temperature, which is measured from the anus. Oral temperature is typically 0.3℃ to 0.5℃ lower than rectal temperature, and axillary temperature is 0.3℃ to 0.5℃ lower than oral temperature.