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My Hubby Had a Hernia Surgery Today and He Had Chills and then a Fever of 101. Should I Be Concerned?

September 27, 2013
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Answer: Hernia Surgery Today and He Had Chills and then a Fever of 101. Should I Be Concerned?

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Answer: Hernia Surgery Today and He Had Chills and then a Fever of 101. Should I Be Concerned?

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September 28, 2013

Answer: Low grade temperature after hernia surgery

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September 28, 2013

Answer: Fevers postop

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September 29, 2013

Answer: Chills and Fever After Hernia Surgery

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September 29, 2013

Answer: Chills and Fever After Hernia Surgery

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