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Covid19 infection

2020-07-24 00:31:18
Dear Doctor After how many days of coming in contact with the Covid infection does it shows up in the test??
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4-5 days

Answered2020-07-24 02:51:41

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Usaually in RT PCR BY 5 days

Answered2020-07-24 02:31:27

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It will only show up on test if you are symptomatic or have a history of close contact. It can take about a week to two from exposure to being symptomatic.

Answered2020-07-24 01:06:22

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Incubation period 14days

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After 5 days

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