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Im having this symptoms fever,dry cough ,tiredness, loss of taste and body pain.does it mean i have covid ?

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Possibly, but....: While those symptoms are seen with Covid-19, they are also the symptoms of influenza. Since it is time of year for influenza, the only way to differentiate is with testing. I suggest you get tested ASAP as there is medication that can be given for influenza if done early enough in course of illness. Call your doctor for testing tomorrow! In meantime, quarantine until you have test results.

Answered 1/4/2021

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVDI 19 concerns: COVID 19 is a strong possibility, but can't confirm without testing. Suspicion for COVID 19 is higher with at least 2 of these sx’s: temp of at least 99.6, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Shivering, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat or new loss of taste or smell.

Answered 1/6/2021

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