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Infectious & ParasiticMildContagious
Viral Fever
General Medicine · Infectious & Parasitic
Mild
Severity
Very common — one of the leading causes of outpatient visits across India, especially during seasonal transitions
Prevalence
Yes
Contagious
General Medicine
Specialist
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Warning Signs — When to Seek Immediate Help
- Sudden severe worsening of Viral Fever symptoms not responding to prescribed treatment
- Difficulty breathing, chest tightness, or rapid heartbeat associated with Viral Fever
- High fever (above 39 °C / 102 °F) that does not improve with medication after 24 hours
- Confusion, altered consciousness, severe weakness, or inability to stand or speak clearly
- Signs of rapidly spreading infection — increasing redness, swelling, or skin changes
- Symptoms occurring in infants, elderly (65+), pregnant women, or immunocompromised individuals
- No improvement after 48–72 hours of prescribed Viral Fever treatment
- New or different symptoms suggesting spread to other organ systems
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