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Close contact with covid 19 patient
Hello doctors.
I have been in close contact with a covid 19 patient.
So should I start taking antibiotics like Azithromycin 500 to be in a safer side.
As I think I have got sore throat already.
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Saline gargle and steam inhalation may be beneficial
Rtpcr for covid is advisable
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Consultation for medication under prescription is advisable
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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Follow covid-19 protocol
If symptoms appear consult your doctor
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antigen test rtpcr test
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Tb azithromycin 500 mg 1 tb daily for 5 days
Tb hifenac d 1 tb daily for 3 days
Tb dolo 650 sos
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Consult instantly for detailed discussion.
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Dr. Vivek Singh
General Physician
16 yrs exp
Delhi
I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Nellore
Consult for proper medications
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Dr. Rohit Jain
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Ludhiana
No need to do anything. Keep monitoring urself. In case u get any symptom then get ur RTPCR done. And then u can take consult and start medicines accordingly. Till then nothing to do
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Dr. Bishwa Prakash Mishra
General Medicine
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Kindly consult me here or on whatsapp 9971*805905 for detailed evaluation n management
Will be happy to help you
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