If an older person went to the doctor with a fever, chills, body aches, and a cough, what would the doctor most likely suspect the person has?
a.
strep throat
b.
common cold
c.
meningitis
d.
influenza

The answers is letter D, influenza.

Explanation:

Influenza- This is commonly known as "flu" which is spread by a virus. It attacks the person's respiratory system and it is considered to be a severe infectious disease. Its symptoms include: fever, body aches, chills, sweats, dry, persistent cough, fatigue, nasal congestion and sore throat. However, during the initial stage of flu, the common symptoms are fever (above 38 degrees Celsius), chills, body ache and cough. So, the answer is letter D.

Let's try to eliminate the other choices.

Letter A, strep throat- This is a self-limited disease. Oftentimes, it goes away on its own. Its symptoms are painful swallowing, pain in the throat, fever, swollen, tender lymph nodes, etc. Clearly, the person stated above doesn't have some of the symptoms.

Letter B, common cold - Similar to flu, a common cold is caused by a virus. It is also an infectious disease. People with common cold only have a low-grade fever (a fever that is slightly elevated). Low-grade fever doesn't cause chills in a person unless the person is exposed to a cold environment.

Letter C, meningitis- This is the inflammation of the brain's protective membranes. Symptoms include vomiting, fever, headache, muscle pain, sensitivity to light, confusion and cold hands and feet. Clearly, the person stated above doesn't have some of the symptoms.

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sadly i believe the answer is d