p0h_fion

4 years

Shall I go for Covid 19 testing?

Hi doctor,
I have block nose since Friday until now. I have taken medicine, syndrome is off on Tuesday. But today still feel block nose, I don’t have fever, temp is 36.9. I have contact with my friend who has close contact with the confirmed case. So far she has no syndrome. Do you think I need go for test for covid 19?

Hello!

I understand you are currently having sore throat and fever which leads you to suspecting yourself of having COVID-19. Aside from that, you had close contact with someone who is positive COVID-19 infection. Based on your symptoms, you are encouraged to answer the quiz on Risk Assessment for COVID-19 to evaluate your health status in regards to this disease. After completing this quiz, you will be classified into several categories.

Besides COVID-19 infection, these symptoms of yours can be caused by other health problems such as:

  • Other bacterial or viral infection like the common cold
  • Asthma
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Tonsilitis

You may consult a MOH doctor by clicking Ask Doctor at the Ministry of Health website (COVID-19 Portal) to ask any health issues related to COVID-19 starting from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm.

Nevertheless, we also provide home testing services, accessible through this link: COVID-19 Screening At Home. You may find the details from the link.

After 5.00 pm till 12.00 am, please direct your enquiries to our DoctorOnCall website at this link https://www.doctoroncall.com.my/tanya/.

Thank you for your enquiry! Hope you get well soon.

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