India, July 6 -- From the scorching heat, the monsoon ushers in much-anticipated relief. But along with increased sweat, rain, mosquito breeding and fluctuating temperatures, it also brings back familiar health worries. One of the most common problems that shows up is sudden fever. The tricky part is that fever symptoms overlap, usually making it difficult to tell whether it is a regular viral fever or dengue. This is why timely testing and the right diagnosis matter during the rainy season.ALSO READ: Oncologist lists 5 childhood cancer red flags: Fever, fatigue, lumps and more

To understand the distinction between the two, haematopathologist Dr Kunal Sehgal, director, Neuberg Sehgal Path Lab, helped clarify when a fever could be viral a...