COVID 19 TEST

2021-09-26 02:30:36
I have been consulting with Dr Prasanti Nilayam Jena for my Covid 19 treatment through this app. My question is that my fever started on 12 Sep 21, I have tested positive on 15 Sep 21. Shall I go again for test today (26 Sep 21) since today is 16th day from first symptom. I have now only problem that I cannot smell very properly as normally. Kindly help Dr.
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Follow Covid protocol

Answered2021-09-26 02:33:51

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No need to retest . You can end your isolation

Answered2021-09-26 02:31:56

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Newer guidelines i have omitted to retest . You are covid negative now . No need to prove it with th tests .
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Dont do covid testing now

Answered2021-09-26 04:13:13

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ICMR& MoHFW directives suggest no need of retest after isolation. The viral particles become inactive by avg 14days. Cough may persist for 1wk-2mo. Isolation is recommended 17days from start of symptoms/RTPCR positivity whichever detected earlier. For vaccine post-COVID: Any vaccine shot to be taken after 90days from the day of recovery i.e. 90days from 27th September
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Post-COVID Incentive Spirometry Follow-up Chest X-ray (PA view) Follow-up Consultation

Answered2021-09-26 02:57:55

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