Is It Possible That It Could Be Covid My Husband Has Chills With Fever 100deg?

Posted on Wed, 23 Feb 2022

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Question : Hi
My husband has chills with fever 100deg. We were infected with covid about 20 days back.
Is it possible that it could be covid?

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It could be

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Covid symptoms tend to stay for days or weeks. Sometimes symptoms reappear after resolution. In some severe cases it could be cytokine storm and CT scan chest maybe needed.
As per your description, fever is low 100 degrees with chills, it could be just any viral. Covid test could be done, which may still be positive due to previous infection.

Regards
Dr Vaishalee

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