Ask HN: What is the most likely cause of fever?

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That is, if a fever is observed, what is the most likely explanation (in the US), as of today? I'm having a lot of trouble finding data on how likely it is to be COVID-19 vs something else.

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The most likely cause is some kind of infection. Why on earth would you ask here instead of looking up reputable medical sources, or consulting a doctor? No one can diagnose over HN.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/fever/symptom...

Probabilities of getting any specific infection like COVID are population rates. They don’t predict individual cases.

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