Fever is a symptom — not a disease. In Lagos, fever has many causes and the correct treatment depends entirely on which one is responsible. At Mascot Healthcare, Akoka, we assess, test, and treat fever systematically — not empirically. From ₦5,000.
| Cause | Fever pattern | Key distinguishing features | Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaria | Cyclical — spikes and drops | Chills, rigors, sweating, headache | Malaria RDT / blood film |
| Typhoid | Gradually rising, sustained | Abdominal pain, constipation, relative bradycardia | Widal test / blood culture |
| Urinary tract infection | Variable | Burning urination, frequency, loin pain if pyelonephritis | Urine dipstick + culture |
| Bacterial tonsillitis / pharyngitis | Acute onset | Severe sore throat, exudate on tonsils, cervical lymph nodes | Clinical diagnosis ± throat swab |
| Pneumonia | Sustained high fever | Cough, chest pain, breathlessness, dullness on chest exam | Chest X-ray + FBC |
| Dengue fever | Biphasic — "saddleback" | Severe headache, retro-orbital pain, bone/joint pain, rash | Dengue NS1 antigen test |
| COVID-19 / viral | Variable | Cough, loss of taste/smell, fatigue | COVID rapid antigen test |
Every patient who walks into Mascot Healthcare, Akoka receives a proper clinical assessment — not a guess and a prescription. We use evidence-based guidelines, up-to-date knowledge of Lagos-specific disease patterns, and appropriate investigations to ensure correct diagnosis and targeted treatment.
Same-day fever assessment at Mascot Healthcare, Akoka. Walk-in from ₦5,000.