Question
I wanted to ask, about a week ago, I had a slight sore throat, and five days ago, my coughing became more severe. I had a high fever of 37.5°C. After taking fever-reducing medicine, my body temperature returned to normal on the third day, but my throat has become inflamed, and the doctor said it was quite red inside. However, I’ve been coughing continuously until today. Could it be H7N9? And what does the mentioned seven-day incubation period for H7N9 mean? I’m 23 years old. Thank you for explaining.
Answer
Based on your description, you may just have a common cold or flu. In the situation you mentioned, symptoms such as fever and coughing are typically associated with common cold or flu. As for H7N9, it is a type of avian influenza virus, and its incubation period is usually not seven days. The incubation period refers to the time from infection with the virus to the appearance of symptoms, which for H7N9 could be shorter. However, if you are concerned or your symptoms worsen, it is recommended that you see a doctor promptly to receive an accurate diagnosis and treatment.