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Monsoon fever: telling dengue, malaria and viral fever apart

By Platform Administrator1 min read

Every monsoon our OPD sees a surge in fever cases. Because the treatments differ sharply, an early blood test matters.

Dengue

High fever with severe body ache, pain behind the eyes and a falling platelet count.

Malaria

Fever with chills that recurs in a cycle.

Viral fever

Usually settles in three to five days with rest and fluids.

Never self-medicate with painkillers containing aspirin during a suspected dengue episode.

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