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Women's Health Issues /
Pregnancy Complicated by Disease /
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Fevers During Pregnancy /

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Pregnancy Complicated by Disease
Overview of Disease During Pregnancy
Anemia During Pregnancy
Asthma During Pregnancy
Autoimmune Disorders During Pregnancy
Cancer During Pregnancy
COVID-19 During Pregnancy
Diabetes During Pregnancy
Fevers During Pregnancy
Fibroids During Pregnancy
Heart Disorders During Pregnancy
High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
Infections During Pregnancy
Kidney Disorders During Pregnancy
Liver and Gallbladder Disorders During Pregnancy
Seizure Disorders During Pregnancy
Disorders That Require Surgery During Pregnancy
Thromboembolic Disorders During Pregnancy
Thyroid Disorders During Pregnancy
Urinary Tract Infections During Pregnancy

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Fevers During Pregnancy

By

Lara A. Friel

, MD, PhD, University of Texas Health Medical School at Houston, McGovern Medical School

Last full review/revision Apr 2020| Content last modified Apr 2020
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During the 1st trimester, a temperature higher than 103° F (39.5° C) increases risk of the following:

Late in pregnancy, fever increases the risk of the following:

Doctors treat the cause of the fever, but women can also take acetaminophen to lower the temperature. Cooling blankets can be used in women with a very high fever.

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Generic Name Select Brand Names
acetaminophen
 TYLENOL
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