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Hello My Mom Was Recently In Direct Contact With Someone
Question: Hello my mom was recently in direct contact with someone with COVID and now we have been n direct contact I need a Rec. to get tested
Symptoms are present just no fever, the chills and repeated shakes, we both smoke so a mild cough for her is usually always present, shortness of breathe, my taste and smell also seem to not as good
Brief Answer:
One with exposure to COVID patient and overt symptoms should be tested
Detailed Answer:
Hi....
Welcome to "Ask a Doctor"service.
I am Dr Ajeet XXXXXXX
I have gone through your query and here is my opinion.
As per WHO recommendations,the symptomatology of COVID 19 also includes chills,cough,breathlessness,loss of smell and taste in addition to fever.
There can be severe muscle pains,headache,diarrhoea or sore throat.
As you and your mother were exposed to COVID 19 patient and are symptomatic,a PCR Test for COVID 19 is strongly recommended.
Hope that I have answered your query.
Stay healthy and stay blessed.
Regards.
One with exposure to COVID patient and overt symptoms should be tested
Detailed Answer:
Hi....
Welcome to "Ask a Doctor"service.
I am Dr Ajeet XXXXXXX
I have gone through your query and here is my opinion.
As per WHO recommendations,the symptomatology of COVID 19 also includes chills,cough,breathlessness,loss of smell and taste in addition to fever.
There can be severe muscle pains,headache,diarrhoea or sore throat.
As you and your mother were exposed to COVID 19 patient and are symptomatic,a PCR Test for COVID 19 is strongly recommended.
Hope that I have answered your query.
Stay healthy and stay blessed.
Regards.
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