From the expert; Myths about Covid-19

We were bombarded with the PCR test, antibody, drug names and contents that most people heard for the first time. The way to protect our health in the pandemic is through not being exposed to information pollution progressing like an epidemic.

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Everyone is trying to get the right information. Don't be confused by hearsay information. You can get the most accurate information about corona by consulting your doctor.

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The PCR test can be positive for an average of 17 days. This situation may vary depending on the excreted virus particle excretion, and even cases with positive up to 83 days have been reported in the literature.

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If there are no complaints after contact, we do not recommend testing immediately. Because the test may be negative in the first days, but it is more accurate to do it from the 4th day after contact. If you are infected after contact, you have the risk of contagion 1-2 days before the symptoms start and 6-7 days after. The most intense transmission will be on the 4th and 5th days after the symptoms start.

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It is an examination to be requested in line with the patient's complaints. Especially if you have complaints such as cough, sputum, back pain and difficulty breathing, lung tomography may be requested as an additional examination as it can show COVID-19 pneumonia.