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- 50 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm really worried because my mom has had a dry cough for the past four days along with a sore throat. I found out that some people in her office tested positive for COVID, even though she wasnt in direct contact with them. Should we consider getting her tested for corona?
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Sputum for AFB,esr and covid rapid antigen test is advised to the pateient.
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