Level of Khaleda’s Covid-19 infection ‘minimal’, says doctor after probationary CT scan report
The level of infection of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia caused by Covid-19 is "extremely minimal", her physician said based on the probationary report of a CT scan done last night.
Dr AZM Zahid Hossain, Khaleda Zia's physician, revealed the information while talking to reporters at the capital's Evercare Hospital premises after the former prime minister underwent a CT scan.
The next step in the treatment of Khaleda Zia will be taken after discussing with BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman and the members of Khaleda Zia's personal medical board, said Dr Zahid, adding that the medical board will monitor round the clock.
Asked whether Khaleda Zia is out of danger now, Dr Zahid said, "This is not the right time to say this. She is passing seven days of her infection. It can be said after the completion of 12 to 14 days."
Earlier, Begum Khaleda Zia was taken to Evercare Hospital, FM Siddiqi, head of her personal medical team told reporters after visiting the BNP chief at her Gulshan residence yesterday.
Khaleda Zia's sample was collected on April 9 and the report came back positive for Covid-19 the following day.
"As I said before, there is a difference between the first and second weeks after being infected with Covid-19. The complications usually come in the second week. That's why we want to be a little more careful," he said.
About Khaleda's physical condition, FM Siddiqi said, "She is fine. Only the CT scan has not been done. We decided to get the CT scan done in very short time. Besides, she is quite well in all other aspects like biochemical parameters, physical status, oxygen saturation, appetite, pulse and blood circulation."
"You can never predict the condition a patient infected with Covid-19 in advance. It is a very rapidly changing disease. However, we will do a CT scan very soon."
Asked whether Khaleda will be admitted to hospital, he said: "After going through the CT scan report, if we think that it would be better for her to be treated at home, we will keep her at home. And if we think she needs to remain in observation in hospital for one or two days, we will admit her to the hospital. Our decision will depend on the CT scan report."
Dr Siddiqi also said the new symptom Khaleda Zia is exhibiting is a mild fever.
Explaining Khaleda's present condition, he said, as her chest is clear, they think her condition is stable and she is fine.
Dr Siddiqi also said her blood sugar is now under control.
"We are monitoring blood sugar three times a day. Accordingly, we are controlling her blood sugar with tablets and insulin. She is undergoing physiotherapy for arthritis and all the necessary treatments.
"Her mental condition is fine as she remains pretty stable mentally. She is quite okay."
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