Postoperative fever is defined as a temperature higher than 38°C (or greater than 100.4 °F) on two consecutive postoperative days or higher than 39°C (or greater than 102.2 °F) on any postoperative day. It is known to occur after all types of surgical procedures, regardless of the type of anesthesia employed. In addition, both genders across all age groups are affected. Therefore, healthcare professionals must be thorough with the differential diagnosis of fever and adopt a systematic approach to delivering treatment.
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