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A COVID-19 test is a medical test used to detect the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, generally referred to as COVID-19. However, most doctors will tell you that there are several different types of COVID-19 tests; the most used tests include: ·  Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests: The test is performed using a nasal or …

There is an alarming increase in the number of SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 reinfections. The news dashes all hope of immunity by vaccination or having been infected by a prior variation. As the number of people being re-infected increases, many people may be led to believe that their symptoms are not as severe, and there is …

Many COVID-19 survivors experience long-term symptoms such as brain fog. Here’s why everyone needs to take this particular symptom more seriously.

COVID asymptomatic patients can suffer from lasting health issues like Long-COVID, cardiovascular disease, brain and lung impairment. Despite not showing any symptoms of the disease, asymptomatic patients have high levels of antibodies similar to symptomatic patients.  “These patterns of immune dysregulation could be underlying the different types of persistent symptoms we see in people who …

Have you been experiencing COVID-19 symptoms – but every time you take a rapid antigen test it’s negative?  Don’t worry, it happens. Studies have shown that antigen tests can fail to detect any signs of the Omicron variant. In the study of 30 Omicron-infected patients, it took several days for the antigen test to detect …

Does a COVID-19 infection increase the risk for diabetes and cardiovascular concerns? It’s been over two years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and there’s still so much left to uncover.  More and more health experts continue to explain why COVID-19 testing is vital more today than ever before. With new variants proving more …

Are you worried that your next COVID-19 infection might be worse than the last? Yes, it is possible. Initial research from the Washington University School of Medicine and VA Saint Louis Healthcare System found that more reinfections can be associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes.  She added that fully vaccinated individuals do …

How many times can you catch COVID-19 again? Truth is, anyone can catch COVID multiple times in a year, even if he/she has been fully vaccinated.  “I would not be surprised if we see people get infected more than once a year,” said Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden, in an …

How long should you be quarantined after exposure and isolating with COVID-19? At least 5 days, states recently updated guidelines released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  * The first appearance of symptoms should be treated as ‘Day 0’ rather than ‘Day 1’. The same applies to the first positive test …