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My mother was tested positive for Covid last month she was admitted in ICU , Where 6 dose of remedisivir was Given to her because she had 60-75 % infection in her Lungs, and she has been on steroids from last 21 days but yesterday her O2 level suddenly started dropping with headache and Pressure around chest , I am worried if she is Reinfected again .Is it possible someone's can get reinfected after 30 days even with the dose of remedisivir? Please Help
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With those hefty doses of steroids which are immunosuppressive agents, a lot of patients are contracting secondary infection/fungal infections. Pressure around chest with low saturation is concerning for heart related issues as well.
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