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Age 4. high fever, lethargic, runny nose. visited malaria area 7-9 sep. marloth park. diagnostic test from pharmacy negative. fever started 48 hrs ago?
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Likely viral: At that age the more common cause of high fever would be a variety of viruses. Malaria may have symptom onset 10 days to 4 wks after exposure or longer. Further assessment with an office visit and possible testing is likely needed to sort out the cause.
Answered 9/20/2018
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