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Covid retest positive
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My mother who was covid position and at home isolation for 14 days and it was her 16th day after her first test report .
Got her retest done yesterday but the report still shows as "positive'
Her symptoms have come down other than dry cough
We are little worried why the test still says positive
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RTPCR can be positive upto 3 months as it can not detect between dead or living virus. But if you have symptoms persisting go for a CBC CRP Ddimer and ECG (if chest discomfort) HRCT for persisting cough and breathlessness.
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1)If you have done the RTPCR test it might still be positive due to viral shedding. It may remain positive upto 3months in some cases.
2)If you have done antigen test for repeat then wait dor 2 days and repeat again
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Do an antigen test to know if she has turned negative
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RTPCR remaining positive doesnt mean that she is infectious now....it remain positive due to viral shedding.
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Dr. S. Priyanka
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6 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Don’t worry Untill nd unless there is no symptoms. Check spo2 regularly. Take supplements nd good diet. Continue multivitamins. Do breathing exercises.
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Alert if any symptoms arises
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