Low-Grade Fever
Fever is a slight rise in the body’s temperature. It is usually the immune system’s natural response to infection and the presence of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms. Often, fever indicates that something is not right in the body. For example, the average body temperature for babies and toddlers is about 36.5°C (97.7°F), while adults normally have a temperature of 337.5°C (99.5°F).
Hepatitis A can trigger symptoms similar to the common flu. Patients with hepatitis A may experience a low-grade fever two weeks after exposure to the virus. They may feel warm or hot to the touch but cold and shivery on the inside. Adults can tolerate a slight rise in temperature, but fever in children is more sensitive and should be monitored more closely.
Mild headaches and body aches often accompany a low-grade fever. Patients with hepatitis can also feel sleepy and tired more often than usual. A sponge bath, over-the-counter medicine, and sleep can eliminate a low-grade fever.
