Do I need to get CT scan done?

2021-05-05 17:14:50
My mother is having mild cough since 10 days. I have the RT pcr test done after 4 days of earlier symptoms, it was negative. We have started antibiotics and she was feeling well . However she is extremely fatigued. We have the rapid test and the CBC done, rapid test was -ve and platlet count was less and RBC is high. Doctor told it could be typhoid/dengue. We are treating her now to increase platelet count. For the CBC done again today and platlet count is promising. Should we do CT scan to see if this is COVID? Of just continue with antibiotics ? Her saturation is around 94-98 Pulse is 98-100 Smell and taste is still intact Currently mild cough Little fatigue No fever
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Answered2021-05-05 18:45:42

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At the moment any thing with cough and fever, COVID is to be ruled out. Get HER HRCT DONE. Also get her inflammatory markers done CRP D DIMER

Answered2021-05-05 17:23:03

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Please consult

Answered2021-05-05 17:40:24

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It's SARI infection much like Covid.
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Get HRCT chest done. CBC, CRP, Ddimer
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monitor temperature, SaO2 record and Pulse Rate.

Answered2021-05-05 17:21:57

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