Home Health Query Pulmonology/ Respiratory Medicine I caught covid back on April 6th and ended up in t...

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20/02/2025

I caught covid back on April 6th and ended up in the hospital for a couple of weeksspent about 4 days in the ICU with some oxygen support, steroids, and remdesivir. They let me go on April 22nd. But here's the thing, I just went to this lab for an MRI and a CT scan to check for any black fungal infection. There were covid patients around, and one went into the CT scan room right before me. I had to take off my N95 mask for the scan, and now I'm freaking out a bit about possibly getting re-infected. Should I be worried about this?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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Answered 04/07/2025

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Re-infection Risk
a. COVID-19 re-infection is possible, though less common.
b. Immunity duration varies; consider vaccination status and previous infection severity.
Precautionary Measures
a. Follow hospital protocols: mask-wearing, hand hygiene, and social distancing.
b. Monitor for symptoms and seek testing if concerned.
Consult Healthcare Provider
a. Discuss personal risk factors and recent exposure with your doctor.
b. Consider additional protective measures based on medical advice.

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Answered 10/09/2025

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