A male asked:
my son is 31. he has gout and has a migraine and is running a fever of 101.1. his wife is being treated for strep throat. should he see a doctor?
1 doctor answer
Dr. Nadia Ghattas answered
47 years experience Pediatrics
Fever: Since he is aleady with fever & was exposed to his wife who has strep infection, he should see his doctor. I hope he feels better soon.
Answered on May 12, 2016
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