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I got the flu a month ago but continually have a fever once a week, the doctor keeps saying i may have a viral infection. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Need more info: This somehow does not sound correct. You have fever only once a week? No other symptoms? Tell us more and perhaps can be more helpful. Rephrase question.

Answered 3/5/2014

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A member asked:

I got the flu a month ago but continually have a fever once a week, the doctor keeps saying i may have a viral infection. should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

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