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I have tested covid+ve(Rt-pcr)on 16th April and took all medication and got covid - ve(Rt-pcr)on 5th May.But after that I visited my relatives home and yesterday we came to know that they are now covid+ve.
My question is,do I need to do test again for my self.
Is there any chance that,to get infected again for me.
Please suggest.
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No need of testing again
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No. You cannot get infected again right now because antibodies has started developing in your body from your covid infection which fight covid virus. No need to test again.
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You don't need to go for test again. There is no evidence till now about anybody getting reinfected within three months of last infection.
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Dr. Apu Saha
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5 yrs exp
Kolkata
No need for testing if you are asymptomatic
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Dr. Rajesh Kumar Gupta
General Physician
43 yrs exp
Meerut
The human body develops immunity as you get infected with a disease and recover from it. You can get an RT-PCR done in case you are getting any symptoms, else it is not needed. What's your oxygen level and temperature right now?
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