Can having only a red, sore throat with a blister be a symptom of COVID-19 if I have no fever, cold, breathing difficulties, or loss of taste and smell, and my oxygen level is 98% while taking Mahacef 200, and what precautions should I take? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Can having only a red, sore throat with a blister be a symptom of COVID-19 if I have no fever, cold, breathing difficulties, or loss of taste and smell, and my oxygen level is 98% while taking Mahacef 200, and what precautions should I take?

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Can having only a red, sore throat with a blister be a symptom of COVID-19 if I have no fever, cold, breathing difficulties, or loss of taste and smell, and my oxygen level is 98% while taking Mahacef 200, and what precautions should I take?

Asked by Male, 29 · 20 days ago

Veda Maddala

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19 days ago

It is very reassuring that your oxygen level is excellent at 98% and you have no major symptoms like fever or breathing difficulties. While a sore throat can occasionally be a mild presentation of COVID-19, a blister in the throat is more commonly associated with other viral infections or localized irritation. Note that Mahacef 200 (cefixime) is an antibiotic and does not treat viral infections. To be safe, please take a rapid COVID-19 test and isolate until you get the results. Meanwhile, stay hydrated, do warm salt-water gargles, and consult your doctor to ensure your treatment plan is appropriate. You are doing great by monitoring your health closely.

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Can having only a red, sore throat with a blister be a symptom of COVID-19 if I have no fever, cold, breathing difficulties, or loss of taste and smell, and my oxygen level is 98% while taking Mahacef 200, and what precautions should I take?

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