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I suffered from COVID-19 in the past. Is reinfection possible?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently learned that there are reports of the coronavirus infection spreading in some countries. Can you confirm if this information is accurate? If so, what precautions should I take to protect my family and myself? I have already had COVID-19; is there a possibility of getting inf... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We feel glad that you reached out to us. I have read your query and can understand your concern. There are indeed new variants of the coronavirus that have emerged in various countries, including the UK, South Africa, Brazil, and India. These variants have raised c... Read Full »
I have viral conjunctivitis. Should I protect the first affected eye from reinfection?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 41-year-old female and have been diagnosed with viral conjunctivitis by a specialist. My eye health is otherwise perfect (had them checked out a week before this came on). After a few days, it spread to the other eye. I expect the first eye will heal first, even though the secon... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your history. It seems from the history that you are having viral conjunctivitis involving both the eyes. Coming to your first question, viral conjunctivitis remains infective in the initial three to five days hence no need to worry about the reinfection f... Read Full »
I am COVID-positive for the second time. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 40 years old and have been diagnosed with COVID-19 for the second time. I tested positive two days ago and received monoclonal antibodies for the first time. I got vaccinated about eight months ago. I started having symptoms a week ago, but I did not notice the symptoms till the ne... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Previous disease and past vaccination offer a certain degree of protection to prevent severe disease in the next episode. Since the disease has already happened and appears mild, you may require minimal medications to treat your current episode. Also, the more severe... Read Full »
Will I be COVID-positive if I had an infection a month ago?
Query: Hello doctor,I tested positive on a rapid antigen test one month back and negative by day nine. I need to retake a rapid antigen test to return to the western country. Can I safely assume I will continue to show up as negative? I am worried that the rapid antigen test will somehow pick up the COVID-... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have already tested negative, and the chances of again becoming positive are negligible. Let us hope for the best. Read Full »
I am reinfected with COVID-19 with symptoms. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I had COVID-19 two years ago, which left me with pleurisy, and now again infected with COVID-19 four weeks ago. I have noticed shortness of breath, especially since I have a cold. I am struggling to breathe normally and do daily activities. In addition, I am feeling dizzy and extreme ex... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Following is my opinion on your question. You are having a shortness of breath problem. If you have it after doing exercise, then no need to worry. As in COVID-19, it is common to have it for a few days. But if you feel breathless without any exertion, then further ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,My boyfriend has suffered from hardwarts for two years and is quite concerned about it. He had started the at-home freeze treatment about a month ago but did not observe any positive results. He tried it again after ten days, and it still did not show any results. So he got an acid treatme... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. I suggest you to visit a dermatologist at the earliest. You mentioned the patient had undergone freeze treatment and acid treatment. Both these procedures kill the virus in warts. But the existing infection may be due to the at-home self-tr... Read Full »
I have recovered from dengue for a month, and can I get it again?
Query: Hello doctor,I recently got dengue, and it has been a month since I have recovered. Can you get dengue twice in the same season? Do different dengue strains exist in the same season? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are four different dengue strains, and the fifth one was discovered recently. So you can get infected with different dengue strains. However, it is an infrequent phenomenon as one strain is usually seen in one area, and other strains are generally absent. So th... Read Full »
What are the ways measles can get transmitted?
Query: Hi doctor,One of my colleagues was diagnosed with measles. I had measles in my childhood. However, I doubt whether it can spread to my 2-month-old granddaughter through me. Will I transmit the infection? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Once you are infected with measles, there is no chance of reinfection. Antibodies already present in your body will give you lifelong immunity. Therefore, there will not be any active infection. I suggest you get your child vaccinated against measles. It is usually... Read Full »
My scabies rash does not seem to disappear even after taking medications. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 40 years old, my height is 157 cm, and my weight is 58 kg. Almost a month back, I was diagnosed with scabies. Red bump-like blisters had appeared all over my body. The dermatologist had prescribed HH lite cream with Ivermectin 12 mg. I applied the cream twice, along with the oral ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. Firstly you need to understand that itching and bumps may persist for upto four weeks even after treatment of scabies. Secondly, you may have missed following certain instructions properly, like- Washing your clothes separately. Th... Read Full »
What are the chances of reinfection in infectious mononucleosis?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old male with no previous major health issues. I currently weigh around 165 lbs with a height of 6 feet. Before three months, I was diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis, and I was cured, or I thought so. Since then, I have dealt heavily with weakness and pain in my a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern and will help you regarding it. In general, if you have had infectious mononucleosis (IM) in the past, then the chances of reinfection are very slim. However, the feeling of tiredness may last for few months. Also, in susceptible... Read Full »