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After how many days of coming in contact with the Covid infection does it shows up in the test??
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4-5 days
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Usaually in RT PCR BY 5 days
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It will only show up on test if you are symptomatic or have a history of close contact.
It can take about a week to two from exposure to being symptomatic.
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Incubation period 14days
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Dr. Dharmendra Singh
General Physician
17 yrs exp
Indore
After 5 days
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