Fever o Normal body temperature 口37C( set point D Circadian variation <10C: 363-37. 20C o rectal T 0.4C>oral T 0. 40C> axillary T ● Definition of fever O An elevation of core body temperature above the normal rangeFever Normal body temperature: 37oC (set point) Circadian variation <1o C :36.3 - 37.2oC rectal T 0.4oC > oral T 0. 4oC > axillary T Definition of fever: An elevation of core body temperature above the normal range