A febrile illness is when you have an illness that causes fever. Etiologies can be bacterial or viral and less commonly fungal and autoimmune . Viral infections are the usual culprits. Anytime you have prolonged fever closer follow up and investigation with your doctor is advised...Even if you have already seen your doctor.
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