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Fever & cough
My father 54 years having fever for 7 days (102F-103F) and dry cough. I cannot differentiate between viral infection and covid.there are only these two symptoms(fever and dry cough). Fever goes down with paracetamol. He also got wet in rain after that he catch fever. But, during this corona era every symptoms leds to it.
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Covid is also viral infection. Need not worry
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It may be viral fever or there is also other causes of fever.
For better understanding doctors need detailed history, examination, investigation and management.
Follow up is indeed
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CONSULTATION
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Do covid testing
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Dr. Soudip Saha
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5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Need detailed history and evaluation
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Dr. Nitish
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Consult online for further management
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