Just In
- 23 min ago Daily Horoscope, 18 April 2024: Libra Will See Financial Success, Relationship With Spouse Will Improve
- 11 hrs ago World's First Miss AI Pageant Announced, Know All About The Rise Of AI Beauty
- 14 hrs ago Summer Fashion: 6 Tips For Embracing Layering Styles To Keep It Cool And Stylish
- 14 hrs ago 7 Best Family-Friendly Tours In Iceland: Comfortable Packages For All Ages
Don't Miss
- Finance 1:1 Bonus Issue: Multibagger FMCG Stock Under Rs 340 Approves Allotment Of Bonus Share
- Sports Pakistan vs New Zealand Live Streaming: PAK vs NZ Live Telecast in UK, USA and Canada
- Movies Ranam OTT Release Date And Platform: When And Where To Watch Vaibhav Reddy Starrer Movie Online
- News Delhi Capital's Captain Rishabh Pant Gathers Praise For His Wicketkeeping Skills, Stunning Catch
- Education SCCL Recruitment 2024; Application process, Selection criteria and more
- Automobiles Mahindra 3XO SUV Latest Teaser Reveals Connected Car Tech: All Details Here
- Technology OnePlus 13 Early Leak Hints at a Revamped Camera Island, and Fast Charging to Remain at 100W
- Travel From Coconut Breaking on Head to Men Dressing as Women: 12 Unique Indian Rituals Explored
Coronavirus Symptoms In COVID Negative Person: Never Ignore These Symptoms Even If You Have Tested Negative
Since its advent in December 2019, the Covid-19 pandemic has caused 3,123,687 deaths, affecting over 147,835,359 people globally. Covid-19 can affect anyone, causing symptoms ranging from mild to very severe. In India, the novel coronavirus cases account for 17,313,163, with 195,123 deaths reported.
Experts say that India is suffocating in the vicious second wave. An acute oxygen shortage is raising more fears, resulting in Delhi's highest court publicly criticising the central government for its handling of the oxygen crisis.
Recent reports show that many are testing negative and being misdiagnosed even while showing symptoms of the virus. While the RT-PCR test is the gold standard for testing, recent reports suggest a 'false negative' is a possibility.
That is because even though RT-PCR tests are effective in detecting the virus, no test is 100 per cent accurate and the results, too, depend on a range of factors [1]. Read on to know about Coronavirus Symptoms In COVID Negative Person.
Coronavirus Symptoms To Watch Out For Even If Tested Negative
Suppose your RT-PCR test came out negative, but you are still feeling not alright, isolate yourself and monitor yourself for the following symptoms [2][3].
- Loss of sense of smell and taste.
- Sore throat with continuous coughs and a worsening fever.
- Fever and chills that doesn't subside even after having pain-relieving medicines and continues to worsen.
- Severe fatigue that is difficult to deal with.
- Gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhoea and nausea, which can lead to severe abdominal cramps and vomiting.
COVID-19: Immunity Boosting Foods For Men And Women Over 40
How Accurate Are The COVID Tests?
Some of the most commonly used COVID tests are Molecular (RT-PCR) tests, COVID-19 Antibody Tests and COVID-19 Antigen Tests, and the RT-PCR test is currently considered to be the most accurate [4]. However, experts have stated that the RT-PCR tests only have a 60 per cent rate of sensitivity, much of which depends on whether the patient has been swabbed right. Since the second wave, there have been many reports that false negatives are very prevalent amongst people experiencing some of the most common symptoms of COVID-19.
As a response, experts have stated that there can be many reasons behind why one can test negative.
Why Are People Testing COVID Negative Despite Having Symptoms?
Below mentioned are some of the reasons that can lead to a wrong test result [5][6]:
- RT-PCR tests are effective in detecting the virus but only have a 60 per cent rate of sensitivity.
- If one gets tested too early, there is a chance that the test would not be accurate.
- Reports claim that the new coronavirus variants might not be getting detected through basic testing kits.
- One of the leading reasons for false reports is simply human error. That is, RT-PCR testing depends on the time the swab has been taken, how it was taken, and the time it was detected and analysed in the labs. If a swab is not inserted well, it will fail to collect the correct viral load if the collected sample or test is not transported or stored well.
What Should You Do If You Test COVID Negative But Still Show Symptoms?
If individuals continue to exhibit symptoms with a negative RT-PCR report, they should do the following [7]:
- Stay in isolation until one fully feels better
- Keep an oximeter and thermometer handy
- Check symptoms regularly
Note: If you go for retesting, it is advisable to do so after 3 to 4 days post the first test.
COVID-19 Triple-Mutant Bengal Strain: Everything You Need To Know
- pregnancy parentingMysterious Pneumonia Outbreak In China: What Are The Long-Term Effects Of Pneumonia In Children?
- healthCan You Get Back COVID-Related Loss Of Sense Of Smell And Taste (Parosmia)? Looks Like You Can!
- healthDid Covid-10 Vaccination Increase Risk Of Sudden Deaths In Young Adults? ICMR Finds This..
- wellnessDelhi Air Pollution, Air Quality Very Poor: Do Covid Masks Help Reduce Pollution Side Effects?
- healthNobel Prize 2023: Scientists Behind The COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Wins
- healthWhat Is Disease X? 20 Times More Deadlier Than Covid 19; Can Cause 50 Million Deaths, Does It Have Vaccine?
- healthCOVID-19 Vaccines and Heart Attacks: New Studies Show Different Results; What Are They?
- healthDo You Pick Your Nose? Stop! It Can Increase COVID Risk
- healthEris Variant: WHO Alarms New Covid Wave; Should India Be Concerned About This Pandemic
- healthVitamin D Deficiency Linked With Increased Risk Of Long COVID
- healthCOVID Surge In India: Do You Need A COVID-19 Booster Shot?
- healthCOVID-19: IMA Cites 3 Reasons Behind Recent Surge In Covid-19 Cases: What Are They?