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Fever
A fever is defined as a temperature 1° or more above the normal 98.6°. Minor infections may cause mild or… Minor infections may cause mild or short-term temperature elevations. Temperatures of 103° and above are considered high and can signal a potentially dangerous infection. Contact…
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Fever in Infants and Children
A baby or infant's first fever can be scary. Learn how to take your child’s temperature, how to bring down… What is fever in infants and children? A fever is a sign that your body is sick or has an infection. A fever helps…
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Fever in Infants and Children
Because young children are not able to hold a thermometer in their mouths, their temperature may be checked rectally or… Because young children are not able to hold a thermometer in their mouths, their temperature may be checked rectally or axillary (under the arm). Axillary…
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Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatic fever is a rare disease. It usually doesn’t happen in the United States. It’s tied to the bacteria that… signs of strep throat. This can prevent the infection from turning into rheumatic fever. Rheumatic fever treatment The main treatment for rheumatic fever is antibiotics…
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Scarlet Fever
Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection that usually effects children between the ages of 5 and 15. It can be… fever? Group A streptococcus bacteria causes scarlet fever. This is the same infection that causes strep throat and can lead to rheumatic fever. Scarlet fever spreads through contact…
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Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever
Tick-borne relapsing fever (TBRF) is a bacterial infection spread by ticks. It shows up as repeated episodes of fever, headaches,… What is tick-borne relapsing fever? Tick-borne relapsing fever (TBRF) is a bacterial infection spread by ticks. The infection normally shows up as repeated episodes…
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Cat-Scratch Disease (Cat-Scratch Fever)
Cat-scratch disease is an infection you can get after a cat scratches, bites, or licks you. It is caused by… is caused by bacteria in cat saliva. Cats likely get the bacteria from fleas. Cat-scratch disease is also called cat-scratch fever. It is not a…
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Febrile Seizures
Febrile seizures occur in young children with fevers above 102°F (38.9°C). They aren’t as dangerous as they appear and usually… What is a febrile seizure? Febrile seizures or “fever seizures” look like seizures or convulsions. They occur in young children with a fever above 102°F…
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Insect-borne Diseases
Insect-borne diseases can come from mosquitoes, sand flies, ticks, and fleas. They include Zika virus, Yellow Fever, and Lyme… that pass on disease are mosquitoes, sand flies, ticks, and fleas. For example, mosquitoes are known for spreading the Zika virus, Yellow Fever, and Malaria. Ticks…
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
COVID-19 is highly contagious and does not yet have an approved vaccine. Symptoms may include a cough, a fever, and… COVID-19 symptoms range from mild to severe. It takes 2-14 days after exposure for symptoms to develop. Symptoms may include: Fever Cough Shortness of breath…
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How to Treat Cold Sores
Cold sores are small, blister-like, fluid-filled lesions that usually appear around the border of the lips. They are caused by… Cold sores (also called fever blisters) are small, blister-like, fluid-filled lesions that usually appear around the border of the lips. They also may appear on…
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Do I Have COVID-19 or the Flu?
COVID-19 and the flu have many symptoms in common. It can be tricky to know which you have. But there… If you find yourself feeling under the weather with a fever, body aches, and other symptoms, you may wonder what’s making you feel so bad…
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Allergic Rhinitis (Allergies)
Allergic rhinitis is the medical term for nasal allergies. These can seasonal or perennial and can be treated medications or… What is allergic rhinitis? Allergic rhinitis is the medical term for hay fever or nasal allergies. By definition, allergic rhinitis is swelling of the nasal…
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Doc, Do I Have the “Stomach Flu”?
For healthy adults, the symptoms of gastroenteritis are usually mild. In most cases, you don’t need to see a doctor… Two days before he came in for an office visit, my patient Jake (not his real name) started having stomach cramps and a low-grade…
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Pain Relievers: Understanding Your OTC Options
Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are medicines you can buy at a store, without a prescription from your doctor. They can… Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are medicines you can buy at a store, without a prescription from your doctor. They can decrease or stop pain…
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Herpes
Herpes is a group of viruses that cause painful blisters and sores. There is no cure, but medicines can treat… What is herpes? Herpes is the name of a group of viruses that cause painful blisters and sores. The most common viruses are: Herpes zoster:…
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Pityriasis Rosea
Learn about the symptoms and causes of pityriasis rosea, and how it is diagnosed and treated… What is pityriasis rosea? Pityriasis rosea is a scaly, reddish-pink skin rash. It is most common in people between the ages of 10 and 35 years old. Symptoms of…
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Influenza
Our influenza health hub offers important information and resources to help you understand and manage your condition… Influenza Essential Information | Diagnosis | Risk Factors | Prevention | At-A-Glance Guides | Related Conditions | More Resources Influenza: A Brief Overview Influenza (also called “the…
