Is a fever bacterial or viral?
My son has a fever and the doctor said it could be viral. Does fever come from only bacterial infections, or can viruses also cause it?
7 answers
8 months ago
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It can be either. Viral fevers usually resolve on their own with rest, while bacterial ones need antibiotics. Avoid any workouts or running while you have a fever, just rest and let your body recover completely.
6 months ago
A fever can be either bacterial or viral, and only a doctor can tell after a blood test. Since fever can upset blood sugar control, diabetics must be very careful with their diet and check sugar levels frequently during any fever.
5 months ago
Bukhar toh dono se ho sakta hai, ho na. Viral fever thode din me apne aap theek ho jata hai, par bacterial ke liye doctor antibiotics dete hain. Khud se koi dawa mat lena, please doctor ko dikha lo.
8 months ago
Bro, a fever can be either bacterial or viral. Keep yourself well-hydrated with electral or coconut water and eat clean, light meals. Don't push your body with any exercise until you are completely fever-free.
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8 months ago
A fever can be either, and as a parent, I know how stressful it is to watch a child burn up. Viral fevers generally run their course, but if the temperature is high and doesn't respond to medicine, it could be bacterial. Always consult your pediatrician.
8 months ago
It's impossible to tell the difference just by feeling hot. Viral usually comes with a cold or body ache and fades in 3-5 days, while bacterial fevers can persist and get worse. Get a CBC blood test done if it goes past 3 days.
7 months ago
I always get so confused and worried trying to figure out which one it is. My fever has been coming and going for two days now with a sore throat. Has anyone else had a fever like this, and how did you find out which type it was?