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My wife is suffering from fever 99.2 fir the two days and have a throat pain. I have checked with covid antigen kit and the result is negative. Two times checked. Kindly advise whether RTPCR test to be taken sir.
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Yes rtpcr is advised.
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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Rt pcr
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Rtpcr for covid is advisable if there is a possibility of contact
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Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable
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Just take tab.doxycycline 100mg. BD. For 5 days
Tab.immu c BD for 10days
Tab.PCM 500mg. BD for 5days
Tab.TusQ D BD for 3 days
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Confirm with RTPCR test
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Dr. Rishikesh Hukeri
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Mumbai
Do the rt pcr.
However throat pain and fever are symptoms of covid as well as other infections.
Consult to start treatment for her infection.
Whether she is covid positive or not she ll require treatment.
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