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I have been running a fever and have a cold and throat ache for the last 4 days, I have been taking paracetamol and cough syrup, do I need to get a covid test done?
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With present situation yes . Do rtpcr test . If comes positive needs treatment for that if negative seems bacterial infection so need treatment for that . So getting evaluated is important . Kindly consult physician
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