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[–] nickwitha_k@lemmy.sdf.org 22 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This does not appear to match the evidence anymore: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7717216/

The body is generally unable to raise the core temperature to the point where it can cause permanent damage, unless the ambient temperature is high. That is, unless there is a pre-existing heart or other vital organ condition.

In fact, fevers >=39C (102.2F) showed better outcomes in covid patients.

[–] OceanSoap@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I thought danger was at 104F??

[–] nickwitha_k@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 1 year ago

Apparently, ~108F, but generally, the body needs help to get there.