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Covid +ve still after 3weeks
I had symptoms for covid since 18/04 and took me 2 weeks to recover from fever and other symptoms. But I rechecked my Rt pcr bcoz I have to travel home from delhi and still today after 22 days I am still +ve.
Since ome week I have gained my taste and smell and fever no body ache.
How do I get negative so that I can be back to my family.?
Please help.
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There are is modified version in RTPCR I.e, is Trunat .In Trunat it will detect dead virus .So you have to reconfirm .Even RTPCR may show false positive results.As you are gained your normal health and did not have any symptoms no need to worry .
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Go for RTPCR test after one week
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You should Follow Covid protocols as like others don't neglect it.If you neglect it you may get infection again
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Hi,you may get rtpcr upto 3 months. If you are asymptomatic nothing to worry.
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In few people ,Rt pcr may be positive fr 3months ,but doesn't mean that ur infectious
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Dr. Anuradha Pandey
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10 yrs exp
Delhi
Reports might be positive due to remnant viral particles , get tested after a week . Meanwhile take healthy diet and covid precaution
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