Definitions of significant temperature
| Study | Definitions |
|---|---|
| Erlewyn-Lajeunesse et al14 | Difference of 1°C at 1 h clinically significant |
| Nabulsi et al13 | Normal temperature 36.5–37.9°C |
| Sarrell et al11 | Afebrile if <37.8°C |
| Hay et al10 | Time without fever <37.2°C |
| Kramer et al12 | Fever if >38°C |
| Paul et al15 | 38°C standard temperature threshold used by schools and day-care for exclusion |








