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What Causes Fever Along With Headaches And Post Nasal Drip?
Hi recently i shared a lollipop with someone and i pop his lollipop into my mouth twice which means the lollipop has his saliva on it. After 6 days post exposure(today), i have a fever of 37.8c but no visible blisters or sores are found. Only symptoms were flashes of mild headaches, chills and fever, mild post nasal drip. 7th day post exposure, i had a mild sore throat with some ulcers only at the back of throat. That person mouth from what i observed has no visible sores or blister externally on his mouth. For the previous few days my temperature is about 36.8c to 37.0c. Can i know if i have caught herpes in this incident? Thanks!
Mon, 14 Jan 2019
Hello,
Fever, headache with post nasal drip can occur due to viral infection but when the infection spreads down your throat it can Pharyngitis.
Get physically examined. You can take antibiotics, decongestants & acetaminophen(Tylenol), it should get better. But if you are infected with herpes, you should get STI tests done. You may need antivirals.
You should never share your personal clothing, any type of belongings, toiletries, never go for oral kissing with anyone infected with herpes.
Contact with the sores, saliva, mucous membrane or skin is highly contagious.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Fever, headache with post nasal drip can occur due to viral infection but when the infection spreads down your throat it can Pharyngitis.
Get physically examined. You can take antibiotics, decongestants & acetaminophen(Tylenol), it should get better. But if you are infected with herpes, you should get STI tests done. You may need antivirals.
You should never share your personal clothing, any type of belongings, toiletries, never go for oral kissing with anyone infected with herpes.
Contact with the sores, saliva, mucous membrane or skin is highly contagious.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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