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Can viral fever cause false positives?
Hey docs , I had fever, cough, cold and little body ache. So I went to do the testing for Covid 19 which came back positive.
Does viral fever causes false positives?
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The covid PCR test is pretty specific. No need to worry for Covid either as long as you don’t have any comirbidity like diabetes , or on drugs like steroids .
Take
Tab numicare cold plus 1-0-1
Tab cetrizine 1-0-0
Ors ( plenty hydration )
Tab zincovit 1-0-0
Better to consult .
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Consult
Health Tips
Wear mast
Avoid coughing and sneezing in public
Wear mask
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Hey there! From your reports it is clear that you are positive for sars cov-2, that is covid-19 but do not panic as you can consult a nearby physician immediately.
Next Steps
Consult nearby physician
Maintain social distance
Wear masks when in public
Do not sneeze or cough in public
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Add vitamin c supplements to your regime, it helps you combat the infection
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Don't panic bro!
It might be True positive
Or
False positive can be due to lab error
How ever
It's a viral fever
Covid is no more virulent. Hence don't worry
Get treatment according to your symptoms..
T Imol plus 1-1-1 X 3 days
T Pan 40 1-0-0 [before food] X 3 days
T Sinarest 1-0-1 X 3 days
Syp. TusQ X 1-1-1 X 5 days
ORS fluid/ adequate hydration
if its worsening..do get admitted to a nearby hospital n get iv medications
If u want confirmation..recheck with other labs
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You are COVID positive
No need to stress out
U hardly have mild flu symptoms
Kindly maintain hydration . Social distance and isolation period is of 15 days
Take supportive medications like pcm and Montelukast and cough syrup
No need to take any other medications unless emergency or deterioration of health
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Yes it may
To confirm it i need some history and then we will make your proper diagnosis and treatment plan
Kindly consult me on practo
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Yes
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meet nearest dr
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be hydrated
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Yes. Yoye are covid positive. As you mentioned symptoms are mild. But you still need consult to doctor for further treatment and precautions.
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take plenty of fluids. take light and healthy fresh food. avoid junk foods.
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You are covid positive take plenty of fluids rest n some medications according to your condition have u taken both vaccine
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For fever take Tab. PARACETAMOL 650 mg (as required).
Tab. PANTOPRAZOLE 40 mg
Drink water as much possible.
Wear mask (but no need to panic)
You will be well soon in few days.
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Hello,
Your report is positive for active COVID 19 infection. This is not caused by other viral fever.
Next Steps
First of all, isolate yourself at least for seven days.
Drink plenty of fluids and take rest. Take paracetamol for fever or body ache.
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Please do not take any antibiotics unnecessarily as it’s a viral infection. Also, monitor oxygen saturation twice daily. If it drops below 94% or there is any breathing difficulty, seek medical help immediately.
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Consult with nearby GP !
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It's Covid.
It's okay. Keep yourself hydrated and wear mask. Visit your nearest physician for general evaluation. You need not worry...but you need to have a consultation in person.
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Hello,
RT-PCR for you is positive indicating that you are Covid positive but there is no need to panic it can be treated aptly
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You must hydrate yourself well. Take rest adequately and maintain good hygiene. Take Dolo-650(Paracetamol) when you have fever.
You can further consult me on practo if needed.
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Please use mask publicly and while socialising. If you have any other symptoms like breathlessness, please do consult
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Hello Tushan,
COVID 19 is a newly found Virus and can present in multiple ways. The symptoms can range from Fever, Generalised weakness, loss of appetite and can range upto when there is need of Oxygen even NIV/Ventilator Support in case of Lung Consolidation/ARDS.
The reports could be true but nothing to worry untill you have alarming symptoms Breathing Difficulty/Uncontrolled fever/Severe weakness.
This test should be interpreted just to caution yourself.
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If you find any of the alarming symptoms ,visit the hospital near you and get yourself thourughly evaluated.
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Drinking Plenty of water, Steam Inhalation are helpful in case of Viral fevers
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1st of all COVID-19 is like normal flu and if you are vaccinated then just chill
2nd RT-PCR is not 100% confirmatory that you are COVID-19 positive
Don't panic stay calm
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Take PCM and stay hydrated
Do Breathing exercise
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if you feel breathlessness then you should visit physician
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Hey there!
Whatever it may be, COVID-19 has now become like the seasonal flu for most people, possibly nothing to be worried over.
Manage it symptomatically with a short course of medications, plenty of fluids and rest.
Let me know if you want to know more!
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No, it's covid
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No RTPCR is standard test for COVID ....rapid antigen can come false negative...
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RTPCR POSITIVE means you have active covid19 infection. Take proper medical advice and stay healthy.
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No false positives, RTPCR positive means infection.
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Rt PCR testing positive along with your symptoms confirm COVID-19 infection.If you are uncertain about the accuracy,do repeat the test.
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Whenever some test results turns out to be positive/unexpected our brain starts to think what if it's a false positive? And that's completely a normal thinking according to psychology but one cannot deny something is positive, when they simply gut-guess it, if you really think that there's no way for you to get in contact with that virus, then you can repeat the test, a repeat test to be false is rare in your case as you already have some symptoms,yet of you wanna try, you can always try at a different set up. Recent coco's spikes, chances of spread, normal oral microbiome and several other factors can be considered, but eventually you have to accept the fact and quarantine yourself and safeguard others, would be my opinion, in short!
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Repeat and repost! - acts a guide
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Relax it's nothing!
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No.
A positive Covid test is positive and should be managed accordingly.
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Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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Hello Mr. Tushan , yes sometimes it can yield false positive results especially if you do the covid-19 rapid antigen testing.
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But here you have done RTPCR which clearing states "positive" so if you want to be sure about it you can also get it done from some other lab.
Health Tips
However, since you have symptoms currently it's better you take necessary precautions like wearing mask in public domain and maintaining distance from others also avoid going to crowded places for 2 weeks.
For Further advice and treatment you can directly reach out to me in practo anytime.
Thanks.
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Yes it can happen sometimes, repeat testing to confirm
Oral rehydration
Tab Pcm 500 mg Morning and evening (One tab each) for fever
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Covid positive.
Not false.
You need 14 days querentine rest with medicine.
Tab cefexim 200 two times a day after food for five.
Zerodol sp three times a day after food.
Montek lc one at night for five days.
Plenty of water n liquid lemonade buttermilk electoral powder, semiliquid Khichdi porridge poha , Upma.
Fresh juice home made specially Mozambique a citrus fruits. Use kiwi gooseberry too.
Rest.
Not to go out in sunlight. Retest after 14 days till covid negative.
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The test done can sometimes be positive for other viral infections. Detailed history and other ancillary tests is required to rule out .
Next Steps
consult for further treatment
Health Tips
Use mask 😷 and Quarantine yourself
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Dr. Thresia Pereira
General Physician
37 yrs exp
Mumbai
Nothing to worry
Covid is viral
Take tablet, rest, stay at home for 7 days
Eat well, and drink well
If you want any help consult available now
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Dr. Danish Qureshi
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15 yrs exp
Jaipur
No cross reaction between polyp and covid
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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Belgaum
Yes
Start medication
Consult online will guide further
Need proper history and evaluation for further treatment
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Dr. Reshma Rahman
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3 yrs exp
Delhi
Kindly connect…
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
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10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Covid is a viral infection. You need further evaluation and management.
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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18 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Please consult
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Dr. Srishti Jain
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4 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Symptoms +
Reports +
Has strong indications of infection
Kindly consult for further treatment
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Unlikely
If it is Covid positive it is positive
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Abhishek
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4 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
The probability is very low…in case if its so then it would be mildly positive
Kinday quarantine yourself for 5 days from onset of symptoms and use the required medicine
Thank you
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