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Still Covid positive after 18days

2021-05-15 04:40:56
Hi Dr, I was tested positive 18 days back and I was in home isolation. I took few antibiotics and vitamins tablets. After 2weeks I started feeling better except weakness and feverish from inside but thermometer shows normal temperature. Today I am feeling body ache as well. 2days back that is after 18 days from when I was tested positive, I did covid test again and this time again it shows covid positive. Currently my oxygen level is 96-98. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
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No need to panic Rtpcr can be positive even after 1 month of recovery as it can detect even dead virus particles

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Recent studies are saying that patients even after relieving from covid symptoms, they are  getting RTPCR positive for 40 to 60 days. This is because RNA of dead corona virus is showing positive. As per ICMR guidelines, If you are not having fever for 3 consecutive days after 10 days of starting of symptoms, you no need to get tested....If you dont have any symptoms no need to worry...
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Regularly monitor your oxygen levels with oximeter.

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You should remain in isolation for another week. The disease is taking 21days to give negative report.

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