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Can only one partner test positive for COVID?
Query: Hi doctor, I need advice for me and my wife. She is 5 months pregnant. We both went for a covid test as I became ill and had all the symptoms of COVID-19. My wife did not have any symptoms but she was also tested as she is pregnant and we had a lot of contacts. The results came back yesterday. My w... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and I will definitely help you regarding it. It is important to note that the sensitivity of RT-PCR (reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction) test in detecting covid infection is around 70 percent only which means that only 70 out o... Read Full »
When should I start exercising after recovering from COVID?
Query: Hello doctor, I am A 32-year-old female without any medical complications. I have survived a COVID-19 infection recently. I had only mild symptoms and recovered at home. My isolation period is over after 17 days since the infection became positive. And all the blood test reports are normal. I want t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. As per your history, you recently had a COVID-19 infection with mild symptoms. If you are asymptomatic and your saturation is normal, you can start your normal activities. Start your exercises gradually and try not to overexert yourself in the b... Read Full »
When can I return to work after being sick with symptoms similar to COVIDent?
Query: Hello doctor, I suffered from cough, sneezing, and cold before eight days. I also noticed blood in my sputum two times. I was tested negative for COVID-19 infection. I feel better overall but I need a note for my illness to return back to work. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you suffered from sneezing, coughing and blood mixed sputum for the past nine days. You were COVID-19 negative (Coronavirus Disease-2019). Now, you feel better. I do not understand wha... Read Full »
What is the quarantine period for a COVID-positive person?
Query: Hi doctor, I have tested positive for COVID today. How long should I be in quarantine, and is it required to do the test again? If so, when should I take the test? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. As per the guidelines, you should isolate yourself for two weeks to prevent spreading the infection. A re-test is usually recommended two to three days before completing isolation. It is equally important that you watch out for symptoms l... Read Full »
For how long suspected cases should be in isolation to prevent COVID-19?
Query: Hello doctor,Yesterday, my wife went to a beauty parlor being run in a flat in a housing society. She got eyebrow trimming done by a lady. Later that lady informed my wife that her son has returned from a far country four to five days back. He was screened at the airport and advised to be in isolati... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chances of transmission of Coronavirus are there to the wife in the current described scenario. I suppose seven days have elapsed since her son returned from the far country. So seven days are still left. Your wife should stay in another flat only in my opinion, for... Read Full »
My friend tested positive for COVID. Can she breastfeed her 1-year-old baby?
Query: Hi doctor, My friend tested positive for COVID. She has a 1-year-old baby. Could you please suggest to us if she can feed her baby? Also, prescribe some medicines. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern in detail and will surely help you out. Ideally, your friend should not breastfeed the baby, but I can understand it is impossible to leave the baby unfed for days. The best method is to keep her away from the baby for one week and only bri... Read Full »