What is afebrile?

Afebrile

Afebrile refers to the state of not having a fever. It is a medical term indicating that a person's body temperature is within the normal range.

  • Definition: An individual is considered Afebrile when their body temperature is within the normal range, typically around 98.6°F (37°C), but this can vary slightly between individuals.

  • Significance: Being afebrile is a positive sign, often indicating that the body is not actively fighting off an Infection or dealing with significant Inflammation.

  • Clinical Assessment: Medical professionals assess if a patient is Afebrile as part of their routine vital signs check.

  • Relationship to Fever: The opposite of afebrile is Febrile, which means having a fever. The terms are used to describe whether someone is experiencing a deviation from normal body temperature due to illness.