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Rtpcr post COVID treatment.
5 days back I have been tested +ve for COVID-19. Now under treatment recovering good but have a doubt as to whether can I retake Rtpcr after recovery to see if I turn -ve or not. I asked my physician he seems to deny the idea to retest after recovery as he feels I might still show +ve after recovery but not be contagious. Altough not much satisfied with the answer I would like to understand as to why shouldn't I retest post recovery to see if I turn -ve or not. And if no, how long does the virus stays within me ?
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No need to retest
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Isolation for minimum 7 days required from onset of symptoms.
No re test required as it can come false positive due to dead viral particles.
If you wish you can retest after 7 days of symptoms onset
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May take but not necessarily needed
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Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable
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Follow covid protocol
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