A patient has sought care from her primary care provider after feeling "under the weather" for several days. The care provider suspects that the patient is suffering from a viral illness
What signs and symptoms typically accompany viral infections? Select all that apply. A) Increased white cell count
B) Idiopathic bleeding
C) Malaise
D) Fever
E) Headache
C, D, E
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Symptoms usually associated with acute viral infections include fever, headache, cough, malaise, muscle pain, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, insomnia, and photophobia. White blood cell counts usually remain normal, and bleeding is uncharacteristic.
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