Anonymous

3 years

Mild fever 37.8 should i test for covid-19?

Had a mild fever yesterday from 4pm - 12am. Highest at 37.8 After that fever subsided and has not come back. No cough, no shortness of breath. Should i test ?

Dr Ramzdhan,

3 years

Hi,

Thank you for your question.

I understand that you have symptoms of fever. Based on your symptoms, you are encouraged to answer the quiz on Risk Assessment for COVID-19 to evaluate your health status in regards to this disease. After completing this quiz, you will be classified into several categories.

Besides COVID-19 infection, your symptoms can be caused by other health problems such as:

Symptoms of infected persons with COVID-19 are, such as:

  • Fever
  • Coughing
  • Shortness of breath
  • Body ache
  • Sore throat
  • Headache
  • Runny nose

You may consult a MOH doctor by clicking Ask Doctor at the Ministry of Health website (COVID-19 Portal) to ask any health issues related to COVID-19 starting from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm.

After 5.00 pm till 12.00 am, please direct your enquiries to our DoctorOnCall website at this link https://www.doctoroncall.com.my/tanya/.

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