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Coid 19 rtpcr test
My cousin got symptoms 4 days ago, yesterday he has fever with 100.5 and he got positive with Rapid, today 5th day he gave nasal swab only for rtpcr and result is negative, what should we consider in this case
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RTPCR depends on various factors, it could be a false negative
Since he is symptomatic and RAT is positive kindly follow covid isolation and consult a physician fr further treatment
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