Personal Narrative: My Ear Infection

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I thought I was getting a cold because my symptoms were similar to those of a cold; and my temperature was over 102°. I was coughing a lot, my nose felt stuffy, I was breathing really fast and I was losing sleep and my appetite. I now have a sore throat and an ear infection is starting; it’s been more than a week!

I visited my PCP and I was properly diagnosed and given treatment. They told me that for 3-4 days it can be contagious and, I got Pinworms by accidental contact with the secretions of someone that is/was infected by Pinworms. Also, there are no restrictions or reporting

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