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29yo. woke up yesterday with a cough produces smll amt of phlegm high fever up to 103.7- no runny nose, sore legs. viral? bacterial? what could it be?

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Flu?: As there is a flu epidemic going on, the best bet would be flu. See your doctor to get you an anti-flu medication if the symptoms have been present for less than 48 hrs.

Answered 2/4/2014

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A member asked:

29yo. woke up yesterday with a cough produces smll amt of phlegm high fever up to 103.7- no runny nose, sore legs. viral? bacterial? what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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