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Fever is one of the common health issues that is usually a sign of an immune system response. It can affect infants, children and adults and might have multiple underlying factors. Moreover, it can indicate the presence of other health issues.

The most common symptom of fever is an increase in the individual's body temperature. Generally, a temperature higher than 100 F (37.8 C) is a fever. There are many risk factors associated with high fever and it can cause significant health complications such as febrile seizures, brain damage and even death, if left untreated.

There are multiple fever causes that can affect any individual: 

• Bacterial or viral infections
• Cancerous tumours
• Side effects of certain drugs or antibiotics 
• Conditions like rheumatoid arthritis
• Heat exhaustion
• Bronchitis

The fever symptoms caused due to these issues might resolve after a couple of days. It is not always a severe condition. Some individuals might take measures to treat fever at home by consuming over-the-counter medication. If an infant or child has a fever that is worsening gradually, they will require immediate medical consultation. Apollo 24|7 offers the best fever tests to help you avail the appropriate medical treatment.

Medical Tests Available

Apollo 24|7 offers 25 fever tests that cover nearly all types of fever. The test packages are subdivided into multiple categories:

• Apollo Fever Panel - Basic: Curated by Dr Vamsi, Apollo Fever Panel - Basic package consists of tests like CBC, SGOT, SGPT, complete urine examination, and ESR, which are essential to identify the underlying cause of fever. 
• Apollo Fever Panel - Essential: Often referred as the dengue package or the infection package, it consists of tests like CBC, complete urine examination, ESR, Widal test, and malaria parasite test, which is essential to identify the underlying cause of fever
• Apollo Fever Panel - Advance: Curated by Dr Ashish Chauhan, Apollo Fever Panel - Advance package consists of tests like the Widal test, malaria parasite test, chikungunya, Weil Felix, and typhoid test.
• Hemogram: Also known as HMG or Complete Hemogram Test, it helps assess the body’s overall health and aids in the detection of a variety of illnesses, including anaemia, infection, and leukaemia.
• Dengue Profile - Elisa: This test is done to detect dengue virus in the body at an early stage and  for differential diagnosis of flaviviruses. 
• Widal Test (Tube Method): Widal test (tube method) helps to detect typhoid fever and paratyphoid fever which are collectively known as enteric fever.
• Bilirubin, Total - Serum: This test helps to screen for or monitor disorders of liver or hemolytic anaemia. It also helps to monitor neonatal jaundice. 

There are 43  independent tests available on the platform for a better fever diagnosis.

When Must You Visit A Doctor?

If your body temperature is higher than 103 F, you might experience multiple symptoms. These can include severe headaches, seizures, stiff neck or pain, and persistent vomiting. It is recommended that you seek immediate medical assistance to address the symptoms. Visit Apollo 24|7 online platform for more details.