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Mike 03

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Thu Mar 12, 2020, 11:18 AM

Mar 2020

Some of these cases in China were discovered by X-rays that showed bilateral lung damage that was nevertheless asymptomatic.

But someone who is infected will still show 'infection' on the test kit. But I've also seen references to "viral load" which begs the question, can someone be infected and not have a high enough viral load to be detected by test or receive an inconclusive test result.

But these individuals can shed the virus in spite of not being aware they are carriers.

Hopefully, DUers with expertise can provide a better answer.

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It means you are a carrier of the virus Bayard Mar 2020 #1

Yes, but how do you know that you are a carrier? question everything Mar 2020 #3

Countries with working Public health are testing those exposed and tracking them hlthe2b Mar 2020 #8

Thanks. The key words knowing to have been exposed question everything Mar 2020 #10

When they swab your mouth/throat there Phoenix61 Mar 2020 #2

But why would you be swabbed in the first place, with no symptoms? question everything Mar 2020 #5

You were in contact with someone who Phoenix61 Mar 2020 #6

Thanks. question everything Mar 2020 #7

post 8 hlthe2b Mar 2020 #9

I'm not an expert, just a reader. Mike 03 Mar 2020 #4

The virus enters your lungs and sets up shop lapfog_1 Mar 2020 #11

I know. Many years ago in a virology class the professor said that viruses look for accommodating question everything Mar 2020 #12