Fever is one of the common most ailment in general population. Fever itself is not a disease rather it is manifestation of some Pathology in our body. Common most causes of fever are infections. Infections may be acute or chronic.Acute infections are more common causes of fever e.g.
VIRUS INFECTIONS Non Specific Viral Infection These infections are usually in air,nose and throat. These infections cause cough running nose headache along with along with fever. Usually this kind of infection subsides in course of time usually within a week. Sometimes there is bacterial infection along with viral infection in such case specific treatment is needed.
Specific Viral Infection
Dengue
Chikungunya
Hepatitis Virus
PARASITES Malaria is common cause of fever in several areas.
BACTERIAL INFECTIONS Non Specific Bacterial Infections
Non specific bacterial infections causing fever are in urinary tract *specially in adult females) and upper respiratory tract (nose and throat).
Specific Bacterial Infections
Salmonella Typhi is severe infection causing high grade fever (Typhoid).
TESTS FOR FEVER
If fever persisting for more than three to four days, go for FEVER PANEL, which consists of following tests:
