Covid-19 test when the flu then the result will be positive? This is what the doctor said

Harianjogja.com, JAKARTA— The symptoms of Covid-19 are similar to those of the flu, but that does not mean that the flu sufferer is positive for Covid-19. Internal Medicine Specialist, RA Adaninggar, emphasized that every community still has to be tested to find out whether the symptoms are due to the Covid-19 virus or just the flu.

“Symptoms of flu and Covid-19 can be fever, cough, headache, but it still has to be tested to see if it’s Covid-19 or not. And that doesn’t mean when you have the flu after a swab the results will definitely be positive. This is very misinformation,” he wrote. via @drningz account.

Ning thought it would be very sad if such misinformation was spread by what should be a role model.

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Doing the test is actually very important to prevent transmission. When you have the flu, you don’t need to worry if you will be outside or directly sentenced to Covid-19.

Covid-19 test kits are almost impossible to detect other viruses besides the Covid-19 virus. Therefore, if you only have the flu, the device will not detect the Covid-19 virus.

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Because Covid-19 is random, testing can protect your family and people around you by getting the right treatment.

“You never know which group you are in. The more undiagnosed, the less optimal treatment will be. Therefore, don’t be selfish by not doing the test,” concluded Ning.

Source: Bisnis.com

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