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Do Lack Of Appetite And Rashes Near The Buttocks Indicate A Norovirus Infection?
Question: have a fever that has persisted for about 21/2 days. Had a little diahrea at first ,but none since. feel fine as long as I am on ibuprophen, but fever continues to spike back up after ibuprophen wears off. had a rash on the lower inside of my buttocks area last week that sort of came and went in a matter of 2 days. I have no nauseated feelings have eaten, but not much of an appetite since fever has started. was working outside on a landscape job trimming bushes before this happened. could I have been bitten by something? There is a norovirus going around in an area about 50 miles from here.
Brief Answer:
Possibly viral attack
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
With whatever you explained me I suppose you are under viral attack.
You need a confirmation with a battery of blood work. On the basis of results a targeted treatment can be started.
Since you had rash and diarrhoea initially, these are typical of a viral attack.
The virus could have entered your body by air, food or bug bite.
Norvo virus can also present this way.
I suggest you not to wait at home anymore but would get to primary care physician for examination and testing.
You can safely continue Ibuprofen for time being.
Possibly viral attack
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
With whatever you explained me I suppose you are under viral attack.
You need a confirmation with a battery of blood work. On the basis of results a targeted treatment can be started.
Since you had rash and diarrhoea initially, these are typical of a viral attack.
The virus could have entered your body by air, food or bug bite.
Norvo virus can also present this way.
I suggest you not to wait at home anymore but would get to primary care physician for examination and testing.
You can safely continue Ibuprofen for time being.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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