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Could The Fever With Normal Appetite And Appearance Be Contagious?
is there any viruses going around? my son had a high fever for one day, acted normal, normal appetite and fever dropped to normal the next day. parents are wondering if what he had is contagious and if they are carrying it. they plan on going out of town this weekend
Tue, 30 Dec 2014
Hello. I just read through your question.
it is likely he experienced a very mild virus. These can happen with one of your fever. The basic rule is, once the patient is fever free for 24 hours, they are no longer contagious.
it is likely he experienced a very mild virus. These can happen with one of your fever. The basic rule is, once the patient is fever free for 24 hours, they are no longer contagious.
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