Loeb et al published an alternate set of criteria in 2001. They recommend a minimum set of clinical criteria for the initiation of antibiotic therapy for UTIs in nursing home residents (Table 2). 12 Under these criteria, urine culture is required to rule out a UTI.
Ovulation. Normal basal body temperature is typically below 98 degrees Fahrenheit before ovulation and rises above 98 degrees Fahrenheit after ovulation. A temperature drop of greater than 0.4 degrees Fahrenheit occurs during the 48 hours preceding ovulation. Basal body temperature rises following ovulation.
Body temperature norms. Normal body temperature varies by person, age, activity, and time of day. The average normal body temperature is generally accepted as 98.6Â°F (37Â°C). Some studies have shown that the normal body temperature can have a wide range, from 97Â°F (36.1Â°C) to 99Â°F (37.2Â°C). A temperature over 100.4Â°F (38Â°C) most often means you have a fever caused by an infection or illness.