Why did I test negative for the flu despite having a high fever of 39.3°C and flu symptoms?

I left school early due to a high fever of 38 degrees and visited the hospital.

The flu test result is negative.

The reason is that the test was too rapid.

Last year, the middle school students were overwhelmed by the flu at school.

My child was no exception.

On Friday afternoon, the middle school teacher in charge said they would let the child leave early because they are sick.

So I took medicine at school and came home.

The child was having a hard time, so I went to the hospital first and got some medicine.

Even if it's the flu, since symptoms appeared in the afternoon, they won't come out today.

I came back after receiving medical treatment and prescriptions.

I made sure they rested well at home.

Since the next day is Saturday, there will be no afternoon clinic.

I visited a hospital again that administers flu medication through IV fluids.

My fever was 38.5 degrees...

And I had a flu test...

The flu test is negative~~~~

But our child's symptoms are completely like the flu.

I also took a COVID test at home, and it was negative...

Even though the child has a fever, body aches, and is struggling...

No, really?? T.T

And then I came home

The child is happily playing a game.

There is a map, so I didn't give it to you.

And when I measured the child's body temperature while wearing the headset and playing the game

Oh my goodness~~~~~

What is going on?????

They say it's a voice... and the fever is 39.3 degrees.
And just in case, I also got a COVID test.

I was so surprised ㅜ.ㅜ

But yesterday, the child who was slumped over

They're having fun playing games all day long.

I have a fever like this...

First of all, I can't just stop the game because I'm excited...

I told him to take it easy and nagged him a lot to rest.

I was very worried.

Um... and then the next day came.

I had such a high fever that I ended up making an unplanned visit to the ENT clinic on Sunday.

But even before the opening, there were already too many people who came, so I had to wait at home afterward.

I saw a patient at 1 PM.

The test results are here~~~

It is a positive diagnosis for the flu.

It comes out after two days. ㅜ.ㅜ

I received one hip injection and the Perarone treatment for my hand directly in the infusion room at the hospital.

It is eligible for processing under the actual expense insurance and is a non-covered service, costing 70,000 won.

Therefore, I highly recommend not taking the medication every 12 hours.

And maybe because we are already in the recovery stage...

Your condition has improved a lot.

The disinfection party started when I got home...

Fortunately, only the middle school student caught the flu alone.

All the family members are safe.

In conclusion, an early flu test only adds to the cost of the test without much benefit.

The flu doesn't even show up.

You should visit within 2 days of the minimum symptoms for a positive diagnosis.

Since you have flu symptoms, if it's not the flu, we will not prescribe medication.

My acquaintance also suffered from a high fever over 40 degrees, but they said it wasn't the flu.

They said they only prescribed cold medicine and did not give any flu medication.

And we recommend injections instead of oral medication.

Because when the flu is taken as medication

It's hard to keep the timing right because I have to take it every 12 hours.

You cannot stop taking the medication halfway through.

So, please make sure to receive treatment with an injection.

Please proceed with the claim if you have voluntary insurance.