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Does A Viral Fever Persist For A Long Time?
I have been running a fever off and on for over a week now. I saw my family doctor yesterday and the only thing he told me was that there was a virus going around. Could a virus cause you to have a fever for that long of a period of time? I have no energy and just plain feel awful.
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Usually fever caused by virus remains for 5-7 days depending on the type of virus ( in few cases even up to 10 days ) , while in body there develop immunity and antibodies formed against virus.
But in your case fever is for 7 days , if there are no any other symptoms , wait for next 3-5 days and take tylenol ( paracetamol ) . Still , fever persists even after 10 days consult another physician and get his opinion.
Usually fever caused by virus remains for 5-7 days depending on the type of virus ( in few cases even up to 10 days ) , while in body there develop immunity and antibodies formed against virus.
But in your case fever is for 7 days , if there are no any other symptoms , wait for next 3-5 days and take tylenol ( paracetamol ) . Still , fever persists even after 10 days consult another physician and get his opinion.
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