a method of manufacturing a thermometer probe includes : obtaining a hollow housing having an open end and a curved inner surface ; obtaining a flexible detecting component having an adhesive layer ; obtaining an insertion component ; detachably attaching the flexible detecting component to the insertion component ; inserting the insertion component , having the flexible detecting component attached thereto , through the open end of the hollow housing and into the hollow housing such that the adhesive layer is disposed between the insertion component and the inner surface ; and adhering , via the adhesive layer , the flexible detecting component to the curved inner surface .