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What Can Be The Cause For The Flu?

I've been sick for the past few weeks. I had the flu two weeks ago, was mainly better, then got sick again from lack of sleep, etc over vacation. I'm now very congested and had an earache and a fever for a few days before my doctor prescribed azithromycin. Just two days ago, I noticed small red bumps all along my chest and around to my back. They are itchy, but not horribly. I haven't changed anything -- soap, detergent, etc. I am still on the antibiotic, and am taking it in conjunction with mucinex, for my congestion. Any clue what may be causing this?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Thanks to HCM
I can understand your problem

flu is maily caused by virus.it may cause fever ,congestion and generalized weakness

some viruses cause red bumps like chickenpox,measles
here we have to take antivirals along with antibiotics to prevent severity and secondary infection. you have to use antiallergic drugs like levocetrigine to prevent itching

so I would like to ask you just do CBP.ESR. to rule out the disease

avoid overcrowded places,exposure to cold and dusty areas
don't worry ,it may subside itself slowly

plenty of liquids you need here . if high grade fever is there have cold sponging with cotton or soft cloth. use calamine lotion on itching area for soothing effect .ok
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What Can Be The Cause For The Flu?

Thanks to HCM I can understand your problem flu is maily caused by virus.it may cause fever ,congestion and generalized weakness some viruses cause red bumps like chickenpox,measles here we have to take antivirals along with antibiotics to prevent severity and secondary infection. you have to use antiallergic drugs like levocetrigine to prevent itching so I would like to ask you just do CBP.ESR. to rule out the disease avoid overcrowded places,exposure to cold and dusty areas don t worry ,it may subside itself slowly plenty of liquids you need here . if high grade fever is there have cold sponging with cotton or soft cloth. use calamine lotion on itching area for soothing effect .ok