In rectal thermometer temperature is 99.4 but in infrared 98.1 ... which is accurate I can’t understand

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Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children4 years ago

A. it is rectal temperature that is always accurate and even temperature in in oral cavity is also correct but thermal temperatures will be subject to variation and many factors .

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