Medical Questions and Answers

While it's important to recognize that various viral infections, COVID-19 being one of them, can exhibit similar symptoms, it's the duration and combination of symptoms that often guide medical assessment. If you've been dealing with a persistent fever for

Persistent Positive Test: If your COVID-19 test remains positive after 10 days, it suggests the potential presence of active viral particles in your system, which could make you contagious to others. Antiviral Medications: Antiviral medications can help

Context: COVID-19 is primarily a respiratory disease but can have varied symptoms. Symptom: Ear pain is not a common symptom of COVID-19. Recommendation: Proper evaluation is necessary. Physical Examination: Auroscope examination to check for ear canal

Symptoms Interpretation: Symptoms include chills, a temperature of 101°F, runny nose, tiredness, and weakness. Clarification: A body temperature of 101°C is not survivable for human tissue; I presume you meant 101°F. Possible Causes: Malaria (plasmodiasis)

Your symptoms of congestion, cough, and sore throat are typical of a viral infection, which usually lasts for 10-14 days and tends to resolve on its own as the body fights off the infection. While over-the-counter medications can help alleviate symptoms, the