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The monsoon has a very heavy effect on the transmission of respiratory viruses

The monsoon has a very heavy effect on the transmission of respiratory viruses. Dengue and influenza are also viral infections. Fever is a symptom, not a disease, and fever can happen in every and any infection. Just because you have a fever doesn’t mean you need an antibiotic or a specific antibiotic. Self-medication, beyond paracetamol, is not advisable.

Why it matters. Why it matters: The monsoon has a very heavy effect on the transmission of respiratory viruses.

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