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Covid CT Value importance
Hello, my CT value is 16.3 took the test 24 hours prior. What is the significance of Ct score. Do I have to take extra precautions now. I have also taken booster dose
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Ct value or Cycle Threshold on an RT PCR test just tells you how much is your viral load. Lower your Ct value, higher is your viral load. It basically means the number of cycles the machine had to run before it could detect the virus in your sample.
The Ct value in the RT PCR test does not affect you or your COVID infection in anyway. You don't need to worry about it.
You don't have to take any 'extra' precautions. You have to take the same precautions as any other COVID positive patient - Home isolation, adequate rest, etc.
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If you have mild symptoms just stay isolated, eat nutritious food, Do steam inhalation. Take Crocin or Dolo 650 for body ache or fever.
In case you notice that you are having a bad cough or very high temperature or feeling breathless or extreme weakness, consult a doctor immediately.
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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It's nothing important just relax.
Take symptomatic treatment if any symptoms.
Increase vit c intake.
Drink plenty of water with ORS.
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consult me if you have any symptoms.
if no symptoms then just relax enjoy the vacation.
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Lower the ct value higher is the viral load. Though severity of infection depends not only on viral load but also on other factors. Kindly consult For full guidance
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It depends upon the lab and state.kindly follow the local guidelines
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Nellore
It's not an issue to worry ..
Take symptomatic treatment...
You will be fine
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