Water. This refers to fever caused by a urinary tract infection. … Wound. Infections that happen at or near the surgical site are referred to as surgical site infections. … Walking. Fevers that are caused by deep vein thrombosis fall under this category.

What are the causes of postoperative fever?

• Water. This refers to fever caused by a urinary tract infection. …
• Wound. Infections that happen at or near the surgical site are referred to as surgical site infections. …
• Walking. Fevers that are caused by deep vein thrombosis fall under this category.

What is reactionary fever?

Introduction. 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.