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Is there a way to know if i have a cold and not something more serious?
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One thing which: Can help to distinguish the flu or a significant bacterial infection from a cold is the presence or absence of a significant fever. Colds usually don't cause a fever or at most cause a small increase in temperature. The flu or serious bacterial infections can cause significant rise in temperature. Take care.
Answered 9/12/2013
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