The SARS-CoV-2 virus is the contributing factor to COVID-19. Antigens for the virus are found using SARS-CoV-2 antibody testing. Using SARS-CoV-2 antibody tests, it is possible to identify individuals who may have had the SARS-CoV-2 virus or recovered from COVID-19. To find out if they still have a COVID-19 infection, they should not use antibody tests.
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Can the coronavirus infect a recently recovered person?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old who suffered SARS-CoV-2 recently and have recovered from it. I was depressed during my illness, as I had to take care of everything by myself. I do not have any symptoms now, and I am entirely fine. However, due to the increased anxiety and risk of acquiring COVID-19... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iCliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. Yes, having recovered from SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory coronavirus-2) gives you immunity and develops antibodies for about three months. Please do not take stress as COVID-19 is like flu, and your body... Read Full »
What could be the cause of my niece's abdominal pain, fever, and appetite loss?
Query: Hello doctor, My 9-year-old niece is having fever, abdominal pain, and appetite loss. She was admitted to the hospital yesterday. And tests reports for dengue, malaria, typhoid, abdomen ultrasound were normal. Her urine analysis showed the presence of pus and epithelial cells. After seeing her ur... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. All the parameters in her report are normal except low WBCs, which indicates a viral infection. And a few pus cells in urine suggests urinary tract infection. So, her abdominal pain can be related to that. ... Read Full »
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