Fever lasting more than 24 hours should be taken seriously: Experts point out that fever is one of the seasonal infections.

Cases of fatal infections caused by Kindebola virus, Nipah virus etc. are reported daily.This has created panic among adults, especially parents, as children are more susceptible to this infection.

While the only way to prevent the infection is to be safe, we at ETimes-TOI spoke to doctors to get an insight into the infection, its nature, how aggressive it is in different age groups and what the preventive measures are.

“Nowadays, we often have high fevers, and fevers can be accompanied by symptoms such as cough, sore throat or nasal congestion, which often indicate a viral infection,” Dr Hemarta said.  Arora: “70-80% of viral diseases like Covid-19 resolve on their own without requiring hospitalization,” says Senior Consultant Internal Medicine, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Nanavati, Mumbai.

Know the type of fever “If your fever does not improve by the third day or if you experience other symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting or extreme fatigue, Aurora is an explanation.

“Fever is the body’s normal immune response to invading pathogens (around 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 37.8 degrees Celsius). Home interventions can often be treated with medication, but high fevers (over 102 degrees Fahrenheit or 38.9 degrees Celsius) are especially dangerous.  “Whether you are a baby, a young child or a senior citizen, you need treatment at Laxman Jessani, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai.

“In contrast, fever without upper respiratory symptoms like dengue fever or malaria can often help distinguish these infections from serious bone disease.” Immediate health care provider. “Counseling is important,” Dr. Jessani said.Dizziness, drowsiness and neurological problems “Amebic dysentery is a rare but potentially fatal disease caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica. Common symptoms include fever, vomiting, confusion and convulsions.”

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Author: MedBlog18 Blog Team

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