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NotInNJMommy


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Fri, Jan 22 2021, 10:46 am
Can you ask them for a second opinion from the staff doctors for the blood infection? Can you find another specialist to give a second opinion? I'm not in your location nor a doctor, so I don't have recommendations. Can you ask them to explain what the treatment for the blood infection is, if any, and what the concern is in treating it? (to understand the risk/benefit conclusion they are coming to)
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Fri, Jan 22 2021, 10:55 am
Definitely speak to his GP, but there isn't really much that can or should be done for asymptomatic covid. I don't think that Remdesivir or ivermectin are indicated (or necessary) for asymptomatic cases. Certainly not monoclonal antibodies.
ETA, at his age, if he's asymptomatic after a week, there's every reason to believe he will make a complete recovery.
Wishing him a complete refuah shleima.
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notshanarishona


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Fri, Jan 22 2021, 10:56 am
I would definitely take vitamins (c, d, zinc, quercetin) cant hurt and he may still come down with symptoms after already being positive
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NotInNJMommy


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Fri, Jan 22 2021, 11:00 am
If by "blood infection" one means via a blood test they see he has covid, but there are no other symptoms, it's viral. If there's some other blood infection going on, that's what I was referring to above to get clarification on treatment, risks (of both treating or not treating), etc. and potentially a second opinion.
Most people with COVID treat symptoms, use supportive care (fluids, rest, vitamins, etc.) to successfully get through it at home. I also know some elderly who had completely asymptomatic cases discovered in the course of some other issue, and COVID just thankfully wasn't a big deal for them. (And I do think COVID is a big deal and something to prevent, especially for those who are at more risk. I think the risks are real.) BH your relative thankfully seems to be the exception to the rule. Chasdei Hashem and refuah sheleimah!
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