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Jan 24, 2024 · To diagnose a viral fever, a doctor will likely start by ruling out a bacterial infection. They can do this by considering your symptoms and medical history, as well as taking any samples to...
Nov 21, 2019 · Bacterial infections may be the result of "secondary infection" (meaning that the virus initiated the process but a bacteria followed) when the: Symptoms persist longer than the expected 10-14 days a virus tends to last; Fever is higher than one might typically expect from a virus; Fever gets worse a few days into the illness rather than improving
May 9, 2022 · General signs your body is fighting an infection, whether bacterial or viral, include fever, chills, weakness, and soreness. However, you won't be able to know for sure what's causing your symptoms until you get tested.
Jun 2, 2024 · Bacterial and viral infections can cause similar symptoms, including: Coughing. S neezing. Fever. Inflammation. Vomiting. Diarrhea. Fatigue.
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May 7, 2022 · Fevers below 104 F (40 C) associated with common viral infections, such as the flu, may help the immune system fight disease and are generally not harmful. Fever or elevated body temperature might be caused by: A viral infection; A bacterial infection; Heat exhaustion
Fever is common in both bacterial and viral gastroenteritis. High fever is commonly present in many bacterial causes (e.g. Shigella, Salmonella, Shiga toxin-producing E. coli). Fever is often absent or low-grade in other diseases (e.g. enteropathogenic E. coli, cholera). Other febrile conditions cause diarrhoea and need to be differentiated.
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Aug 27, 2015 · A: A fever usually means you have an infection but it doesn't tell you if it's bacterial or viral. But fever expert Doctor Paul Young suggests you stop for a reality check. Yes, having a fever is a clear sign that something is going on inside your body, says Dr Young, a fever researcher and intensive care specialist at Wellington Hospital.
