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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Dr Chandra P

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5+ Yrs

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Sputum for AFB,esr and covid rapid antigen test is advised to the pateient.

Answered 04/07/2025

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kindly check Vit D levels

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