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Mom's PCR reports shows +ve aftr 21 days
Is it fine if rt pcr is postive even after 21 days. My mom is 68 years old and was tested covid on 25th April. She is diabetic and taking insulin. Her ct scan value was 12/25 on 28th April..we thought she is recovering however PCR reports says she is still postive. Last week also she was positive. Pls suggest next course of action.thanks.
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RTPCR reports can be positive even after 3months
Focus on her symptoms
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Continue multivitamins,consult regarding vaccination
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Take proper rest,sleep for 8 hours,monitor oxygen saturation
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RTPCR can be positive afterwards too
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Keep checking on saturation and symptoms
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Consult doctor if symptoms worsens
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Dr. Arpita A. Sethi
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Delhi
Don't let test report bother you.just concentrate on her symptomatically and her basic parameters.
Let the tests be interpreted by the doctor.
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Dr. Sudeshna Borgohain
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1 yrs exp
Guwahati
Rtpcr can be positive even after recovery in few patients.... monitor spo2 regularly...if spo2 is normal and she has no symptoms then there is nothing to worry
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get CRP and d dimer tested
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give her protein rich diet and proper hydration
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