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Malaria or Flu?

QUESTION

For the last couple of days I am suffering from all the symptoms that are mentioned on your website and I am taking tylenol for these symptoms thinking that it is flu but I am feeling better now. Should I still see a doctor or keep taking tylenol?

ANSWER

If you are no longer experiencing high fever, then it is likely just flu. However if you live in a malarial area and your symptoms persist, it would be worth seeing a doctor to get a malaria test, just to make sure you don’t require treatment.

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