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If i test positive for covid after 3 months does that mean that its still active in my body? is it still causing damage for that long?

Q: if i test positive for covid after 3 months does that mean that its still active in my body? is it still causing damage for that long?

: No. Unless you got reinfected, the Positive PCR would be from dead virus in your nose. Get vaccinated even though you got infected.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

No. Unless you got reinfected, the Positive PCR would be from dead virus in your nose. Get vaccinated even though you got infected.

Dr Dosanjh agreed

Answered 12/25/2021

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Break through and recurrent infection have occurred. The PCR test may remain positive, but the virus may not be transmissible. If you have any symptoms, a re test is recommended. A COVID-19 vaccination is recommended.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 12/26/2021

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A member asked:

If i test positive for covid after 3 months does that mean that its still active in my body? is it still causing damage for that long?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Dosanjh agreed

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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