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Symptom Checker

Step 4: Read and complete the decision guide to learn more about your symptoms.

Fever in Adults

Okay, that makes cellulitis (a bacterial infection of the skin) or other skin infection a possibility. Cellulitis is usually treated with antibiotics, so call your doctor to decide about the next steps.

Just a couple more questions.

Have you recently started a new medication?

Yes, I have started a new medication.

Nope, no new medicines.

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