Los symptom that Covid-19 produces in our body are very diverse, although mainly are usually fever, cough, feeling of fatigue, and loss of taste and smellthere are also others less common symptomssuch as sore throats and headaches, general discomfort, diarrhoea, skin rashes and discoloration of fingers or toes and red and irritated eyes.
Finally, respiratory difficulties, loss of mobility and speech, feeling of confusion and disorientation and, lastly, chest pains are the more severe symptoms that can sometimes be shown as a result of a Coronavirus infection.
In all these cases, despite the favorable evolution of the numbers of infections and deaths due to this pandemic that has been affecting the whole world for two years, there are a series of clear guidelines to be followed by those who show these symptoms.
For severe cases, it is imperative to seek immediate medical attention. For milder symptoms, however, it is recommended to confine yourself for a few days until these pass, as long as you have the possibility, and if you do not have it, it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and use a mask to avoid infecting those people with which we establish contact.
However, one of the clearest general guidelines is to carry out a test to be able to confirm a Coronavirus infection or rule it out. Now, on some occasions, a test of any type can be negative while the symptoms persist. For these situations, keep this in mind:
These are the possible explanations for testing negative for antigens with compatible symptoms
Some recommendations of the Junta de Andalucía In this case they are the following:
- In case of show symptoms and have been in close contact of a confirmed case, and the test is negative, you should contact your Primary Care Physician to assess whether or not to repeat the PCR test soon (if this was the variety of test performed).
- if you have given negative in PCR with symptoms but you have not been close contact of a confirmed case, you can lift the isolation or confinement except in the event that these symptoms persist, a situation in which it is recommended to seek medical assistance.
Besides, there may have been some error in the testing process if it is antigens or saliva and you do it yourself at home.
Another possibility is that you have one of the diseases that share certain symptoms with the Coronavirus. These are some options, but it is always advisable to consult a doctor before drawing conclusions regarding this type of problem:
- Influenza.
- Malaria.
- Dengue
- allergies.
- Common colds.
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