Dr. Nalini Rao MD
Infectious Disease Specialist | Infectious Disease
5230 CENTRE AVE PITTSBURGH PA, 15232About
Dr. Nalini Rao is an infectious disease specialist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Rao specializes in infections that are difficult to diagnose or unresponsive to treatments, such as HIV or airborne infections from a foreign country. Infectious disease specialists usually work with conditions that are not treatable by a primary physician but it is important to keep contact with the primary physician in order to receive information about the patients history and for deciding which diagnostic tests are appropriate.
Education and Training
Maulana Azad Med Coll- Univ Of Delhi- New Delhi- Delhi- India 1970
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Infectious Disease
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Dr. Nalini Rao MD's Expert Contributions
Covid-19 test results?
It means a fragment of COVID-19 RNA was detected by a highly sensitive test. This does reflect infection. READ MORE
Would it be safe working on a coronavirus ward as discoid lupus is still an autoimmune disease?
You need to comply with full personal protection including hand washing , gloves gown , N95 mask , eye protection hair tied back with a cover. Are you taking any immunosuppressive drugs . If get clearance from your doctor . READ MORE
Can a viral cold and cough be treated without antibiotics?
Antibiotics are not indicated for viral cold and cough unless you have a superimposed bacterial infection, consult your doctor before taking antibiotics . READ MORE
Should I also self quarantine from coronavirus?
Yes. You do not if she was exposed and does not have symptoms. READ MORE
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