A child in central China has puzzled doctors and nurses after he returned a Covid test showing a staggering 46 lines, roughly double the normal number.
The boy, 10, was tested as part of his school’s regular Covid screening, according to a report by Hangzhou TV, a local broadcaster. His test was the only one to show such a high number of lines.
The boy’s mother told Hangzhou TV that her son tested positive for Covid on Dec. 23. He had a fever and sore throat, but his symptoms were mild and he recovered quickly.
He was allowed to return to school on Jan. 2, but as part of the school’s Covid protocols, he was required to take a rapid antigen test. The test came back with a startling 46 lines, far more than the usual 20-25 lines that indicate a positive result.
The boy’s parents took him to the local hospital, where doctors were equally puzzled by the result. They repeated the test several times, but each time it came back with the same 46 lines.
The boy’s doctor, surnamed Li, told Hangzhou TV that he had never seen a Covid test with so many lines before. He said that the high number of lines could be a sign that the boy’s immune system had cleared the virus and that he was now recovered.
“It’s possible that the boy’s immune system is still producing antibodies against the virus, which is why the test is showing so many lines,” Li said.
The doctor added that the boy was not showing any symptoms of Covid and that he was in good health. He said that the boy could return to school and that he did not need to be isolated.
The boy’s case is a reminder that Covid tests can sometimes produce unexpected results. It’s important to remember that a positive test does not always mean that someone is sick or contagious. If you have any questions about your Covid test results, it’s always best to consult with a doctor.
Here are some additional details about the boy’s case:
* The boy is a student at a primary school in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province.
* He tested positive for Covid on Dec. 23 and had mild symptoms.
* He recovered quickly and was allowed to return to school on Jan. 2.
* As part of the school’s Covid protocols, he was required to take a rapid antigen test, which came back with 46 lines.
* Doctors at the local hospital repeated the test several times, but each time it came back with the same result.
* The boy’s doctor said that the high number of lines could be a sign that his immune system had cleared the virus and that he was now recovered.
* The doctor said that the boy was not showing any symptoms of Covid and that he was in good health.
* The boy was allowed to return to school and did not need to be isolated..
