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Duration of isolation for covid
Sir/Madam, I got more than 102F fever 2 days before and went to the hospital to check up. The doctor told the nurse to perform RAT and they told me that I was positive. The doctor advised me 14 days of home isolation and some medicine. The medicines did not include any antibiotics. Please let me know should I go for RT/PCR and what are the new guide lines for home isolation and whether I have to go for RAT after 7days or after 14 days?
I had covid last year and after that I took 2 covidshield vaccines last year.
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No antibiotics work in covid as it is a viral disease. A RAT positive result is enough and you need to get yourself isolated for 7 days as per govt guidelines following which a repeat RTPCR (preferably) should be done to determine if you are negative. Keep yourself hydrated and practice proper hygiene. Co sult if and when needed.
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No need of rtpcr if antigen is positive
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No need to go for rt pcr or any test , bcz its nt recommended by G.O.I. and quarantine period is for 7 days and no antibiotic required for covid
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understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you.
Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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Once Rapid Antigen test is positive, you don't need to go for a RTPCR.
I understand your problem, Kindly consult to me via chat or call for detailed History and further treatment plan. Thanks
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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