Question 1

do viral or bacterial infections cause a fever?

Accepted Answer

Both: can potentially cause a fever.

Question 2

in general, is a low-grade fever usually indicative of a viral infection or a bacterial infection? or can it easily be either?

Accepted Answer

In general: In general, low grade fevers are usually viral, whereas  persistent higher fevers indicate a possible bacterial infection.  That being said, any infection, bacterial or viral may mount a fever response in the body that could be low grade or high as well.  No guarantees when it comes to fever and diagnosing the cause of an infection.

Question 3

if in chemo, with low white cell counts & bacterial infections, is having no fever a symptom of low white cell counts or infections are under control?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial infection: No because you have no fever is not a sign that your infection is under control especially with a low white count.

Question 4

is it possible to have a bacterial infection without a fever?

Accepted Answer

Yes: All bacterial infections do NOT mount a fever.

Question 5

is it normal for my one year old son, who has seasonal bacterial infection, to have fever for 6 continuous days? also, what should i do in this case?

Accepted Answer

Why fever?: It is not normal. Take him to the doctor to see why he has fever.

Question 6

every once in a while i get a fever that only lasts a few hours. i also have had what i think is epididymitis for a while now. are these connected? is it possible i have a persistent bacterial infection?

Accepted Answer

: Assuming you're experiencing only mild testicular pain, probably you do not have epididymitis. Have you documented fever (i.e. taken your temperature) or just feel feverish? You need to be in a doctor's care to sort this out. Good luck.

Question 7

what is the bacterial infection scarlet fever?

Accepted Answer

Strep: Scarlet fever is a rash produced by a toxin secreted by group a strep usually when they are causing strep throat.  The rash is red, feels like sandpaper, may predominate in creases in the skin, there is sparing around the outside of the mouth (circumoral pallor), and it blanches with pressure.

Question 8

2 weeks of fever diarreah and told i had a bacterial infection now five days of mucous and tissue along with streaks of blood . is this a emergency situation?

Accepted Answer

Colitis?: If the doctor thought you have a bacterial infection, she probably prescribed an antibiotic. If so, it should be better by now. There are other problems that could cause these symptoms, such as inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease), diverticulitis, and others. Probably not an emergency unless there's lots of blood, but contact your doctor ASAP.

Question 9

what is the bacterial infection called scarlet fever from?

Accepted Answer

Group A strep: Scarlet fever is caused by infection with group a streptococci, the same bacteria that causes "strep throat".  In scarlet fever, the strep bacteria releases a toxin that gives you the generalized sandpaper- like rash.  Most patients will also have a sore throat, fever, and enlarged cervical lymph nodes.  The treatment for scarlet fever is the same as strep throat-antibiotics such as penicillin.

Question 10

if you get a bacterial infection..will you have a fever right away as a symptom, or does a fever develop after some time of having the infection. ??

Accepted Answer

Fever is Good: Fever can occur as your immune system recognizes there is a threat. Fever is your bodies process to help fight infection and may occur most any time your body feels it needs to help reduce your risk of spreading the infection internally.

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If in chemo, with low white cell counts & bacterial infections, is having no fever a symptom of low white cell counts or infections are under control?

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Is it possible to have a bacterial infection without a fever?

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Is it normal for my one year old son, who has seasonal bacterial infection, to have fever for 6 continuous days? also, what should i do in this case?

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Every once in a while i get a fever that only lasts a few hours. i also have had what i think is epididymitis for a while now. are these connected? is it possible i have a persistent bacterial infection?

A member asked:

What is the bacterial infection scarlet fever?

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2 weeks of fever diarreah and told i had a bacterial infection now five days of mucous and tissue along with streaks of blood . is this a emergency situation?

A member asked:

What is the bacterial infection called scarlet fever from?

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If you get a bacterial infection..will you have a fever right away as a symptom, or does a fever develop after some time of having the infection. ??

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