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Still Covid positive after 18days
Hi Dr,
I was tested positive 18 days back and I was in home isolation. I took few antibiotics and vitamins tablets. After 2weeks I started feeling better except weakness and feverish from inside but thermometer shows normal temperature.
Today I am feeling body ache as well.
2days back that is after 18 days from when I was tested positive, I did covid test again and this time again it shows covid positive.
Currently my oxygen level is 96-98.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
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Dr. Boddepalli Sireesha
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8 yrs exp
Srikakulam
No need to panic
Rtpcr can be positive even after 1 month of recovery as it can detect even dead virus particles
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Dr. Prudhvi Bandaru
Anesthesiologist
8 yrs exp
Surat
Recent studies are saying that patients even after relieving from covid symptoms, they are getting RTPCR positive for 40 to 60 days.
This is because RNA of dead corona virus is showing positive.
As per ICMR guidelines, If you are not having fever for 3 consecutive days after 10 days of starting of symptoms, you no need to get tested....If you dont have any symptoms no need to worry...
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Dont worry.Just have a close look on your symptoms.
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Regularly monitor your oxygen levels with oximeter.
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Dr. Namita Chandra
General Physician
32 yrs exp
Lucknow
You should remain in isolation for another week. The disease is taking 21days to give negative report.
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