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Covid duration of isolation
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I got covid on 1st may'2021.It was positive in rt pcr. I am taking proper medicine as prescribed by doctor.Today again I went for rt pcr it's showing positive.I feel like today 12 th so will be show negative.
What is isolation period?
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Usually isolation period is 14 days ...no need to do repeat rtpcr test if there is no symptoms after 14 days.
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have healthy food and plenty of water ..follow covid precautions.
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Hello Dear...
Dont be afraid that You became again positive.
ideal its for 14 days.But the dead virus remain in Body thats picked up by RTPCR so relax.
For Medical Advices and doubts cleaeance
Feel Free to Consult me
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Take care
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14 days is isolation and incubation period so u have to wait for atlest 14 days
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wait for 5 more days with keeping ur tabs continue then go for RT PCR test again
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Dr. Laxmi Koppishetty
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Isolation period 14 days
Test results can show positive even upto 3 months
Therefore RTPCR Is only done if any Covid 19 symptoms present
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further advice and treatment for home isolation u can better take consultation,thank u
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Dr. Sashivarnan C
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11 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Isolation for 14 days..
If symptoms persist or worsens go for a blood test
Cbc, d dimer, crp, interleukin 6.. or a hrct chest..
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if no symptoms..
maintain precautions..
no need for repeat rtpcr...
you are recovering.
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