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High resolution computed tomography signs lead an early diagnosis of COVID-19

, , , and . GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, 7 (3): 067-071 (June 2021)
DOI: 10.30574/gscarr.2021.7.3.0035

Abstract

Introduction: The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has huge impact on public health. RT-PCR of respiratory samples is generally accepted confirmatory test which can miss several cases due to various factors. Case description: A 32-years-old male without any co-morbidity presented with complaints of cough and fever was negative for Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) on two separate occasions on two different centres died and the last sample sent on 30th day of admission tested positive for RT-PCR. Radiologist reported the CT Chest signs as highly likely case of COVID-19 on the day of admission. Clinical significance: Radiological signs on CT chest can contribute in the diagnostic workup of CIVID-19. Conclusion: Radiological signs reported in suspected COVID-19 should be noticed and given adequate weightage in conditions where the other laboratory tests are negative.

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