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Can you please check my prescription and RT-PCR report for COVID-19?
Query: Hello doctor, Since the last week, I have had a mild fever and cough, and when I got tested for COVID-19, the report came back positive. I have attached my reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) report and prescription advised to me for the same. I have been taking medicines prescr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iCliniq.com, Thank you for the query. I understand your concern. According to the query you asked, you have been suffering from mild fever and cough for a week, and you are COVID-19 positive. I have checked the RT-PCR (Reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction) report and th... Read Full »
Even with less CT value, why does RT-PCR show positive results?
Query: Hi doctor, I was tested positive for COVID-19 in the RT-PCR test before 18 days. Only one day, fever was above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and after that, there was no fever. I took a capsule Doxy-1 L-Dr forte twice daily for five days, and tablet Limcee 500 mg twice daily, and a tablet Cobadex Czs once... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your query. Do not worry. Even after the illness is gone, the RT-PCR (reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction) test for COVID-19 will be positive for many people. It is due to the presence of remnant non-replicative virus particles, which are no... Read Full »
Can I do an RT-PCR test on my twentieth day of COVID?
Query: Hi doctor,I got COVID and today is the nineteenth day. I had symptoms like high fever for two to three days, cold, cough, and lack of taste. I do not have any breathing issues, and my oxygen levels do not decrease. After nine to ten days, all the symptoms were gone except for the cough. Sometimes th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I want to tell you that RT-PCR (reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction) for COVID can be positive upto 25 days of illness. The reason is that this test detects viruses (it does not matter that virus is alive or dead). So you might ... Read Full »
How can false-negative cases in the RT-PCR test for COVID-19 be ruled out?
Query: Hi doctor, I am experiencing COVID-19 symptoms like mild fever, cough, headache, body ache, and rashes in the throat for the past seven days. I have also sent you the reports of RT-PCR and HRCT of the chest. Can you please guide me? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the report of RT-PCR (reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction) for the COVID-19 (attachment removed to protect patient's identity), your results are negative. Though RT-PCR is the gold standard test for COVID-19, it may show false negative in true p... Read Full »
How accurate are the COVID-19 RT-PCR and rapid tests?
Query: Hi doctor, About a month ago, I tested positive for COVID-19 in reverse transcription Polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and rapid tests. I had a fever for less than a day of 37.5 degrees and some muscle ache. My wife also tested positive five days later in only the rapid test. She had hot flashes a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to the statement, your wife has suffered from COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) like signs and symptoms. But, all the investigations like RT-PCR (reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction) and rapi... Read Full »
What investigations are needed in a suspected COVID-19 patient?
Query: Hi doctor,My mother is having fever and cold, slight cough for the last three days. Fever is coming every 10 hours and reducing with tablet Paracetamol. According to the local doctor's advice, we gave her capsule Doxt SL 100 mg twice daily and tablet Calpol for four days. Also, we gave her multivita... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, your mother has been suffering from fever, cough, or cold for the last three days. According to the X-ray report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it seems normal to... Read Full »
Is stomach ache a symptom of COVID infection?
Query: Hi doctor, Last month I had COVID symptoms like muscle pain, fever, weakness, etc., but I was tested negative for both antigen and RT-PCR. This time I was in contact with COVID patients and tested positive on the 12th of this month. My first dose vaccine was on the 1st of last month. I have not got... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If you have tested positive and asymptomatic, you should still take COVID treatment to prevent getting symptoms. Stomach ache may be associated with COVID. And most probably, you will not have severe symptoms because you are vaccinated. So mon... Read Full »
Is there a chance of re-infection with Omicron if I have a mild fever and tiredness for a week?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 28 years old, and my weight is 92 kg. I have had a mild fever of 99.3 °F for the last week. I also have extreme tiredness and anxiety due to being re-infected with Omicron. I was affected already by Omicron two months back. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. I would like to know what symptoms you are having at present?Kindly revert in case of further queries.Thank you. Read Full »
I have a fever, cough, and cold, but my RT-PCR reports are negative. What can it be?
Query: Hello, I am suffering from fever, mild cough, and severe cold. I took the RT-PCR test, which showed that I am COVID negative. So, we did some blood tests. Currently, I am taking Paracetamol tablets. Also, see my attached test reports. I need your advice and treatment. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I went through your query about fever, cough, and cold. I would like to know some more details about your present symptoms- 1. Since how many days do you have your symptoms of fever or cough? 2. Is your fever high grade or low grade? 3.... Read Full »
How do I manage itchy throat, runny nose, cough, and body pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I have an itchy throat, runny nose, cough, headache, body pain, and chills. It all started two days back around 2 a.m. Currently, I am taking Robitussin, Paracetamol, and Multivitamin supplements.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. All your symptoms are consistent with flu. This flu can be seasonal influenza, or it can be COVID. The problem is the treatment for both of them is different. Since COVID is on surge worldwide, I suggest the COVID RT–PCR (reverse transcript... Read Full »