How to treat fever and chill

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Asked for Male, 12 Years

Hi, my son is 12 years old. he is having fever and feeling a chill since today morning. i am worried it might be something like malaria or dengue. how to treat it and are there some tests i can do to diagnose the real reason for this?

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Yes, there are tests Kindly consult me online

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Dr. Govind Satheesh General Physician 5 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Govind Satheesh

General Physician 5 yrs exp Bangalore

yes, kindly consult your pediatrician. he will guide you towards malaria, dengue( dengue NS1) and typhoid tests(WIDAL test). every disease has its treatment regimens which will be explained by ur pediatrician