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Covid reinfection
I got tested covid positive in may and my brother in april mid this year. He has developed a fever since yesterday around 100. Could it be a case of covid re-infection. Only fever is there no other symptom. Oxygen levels around 97. He is 27 years old. And could i also get re-infected because of him? I have also taken my dose of vaccine in june
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Hi. I understand your concern. Reinfection is possible. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription
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Irrespective of your vaccination and old covid infections ,you may get reinfection..Just monitor him next level of symptoms and take a appointment with Pulmonologist for better treatment
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The chances of reinfection are rare, even though it can occur. It is best to continue monitoring for symptoms and take the necessary precautions along with getting him tested for the Covid virus.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Present data is showing that Re infection can occur,though rare.symptoms also vary.Hence Pl monitor closely.pl practice the SMS.consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken.
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
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13 yrs exp
Chennai
Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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