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I spent the weekend with my brother who has a fever now, dry cough, and extreme body aches. he thinks its covid. i only have swollen lymph nodes, could that be a precursor or more of an asymptomatic version?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Avoid contacts: Stay at home, rest and drink fluids. The clinical symptoms of COVID 19 may vary. If you have a fever, consider a Strep test and screening for Coronavirus. If you both are otherwise well, watch for shortness of breath and contact a physician if this occurs.

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Answered 4/11/2020

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A member asked:

I spent the weekend with my brother who has a fever now, dry cough, and extreme body aches. he thinks its covid. i only have swollen lymph nodes, could that be a precursor or more of an asymptomatic version?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Anyanwu and 2 doctors agreed

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