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Initial assessment
- Clinical evaluation is crucial for fever duration and associated symptoms.
Basic blood tests
- Suggest CBC, blood cultures, and inflammatory markers.
Infection-specific tests
- Recommend urine analysis, chest X-ray, and possibly COVID-19 or influenza testing.
Additional tests
- Consider liver and kidney function tests if systemic involvement is suspected.
When to seek urgent care
- Seek urgent care for red flags like difficulty breathing, confusion, or persistent high fever despite treatment.
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