Role of radiology in RT-PCR negative COVID-19 pneumonia: Review and recommendations
Currently, RT-PCR is the gold standard for diagnosing SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, due to the time-consuming laboratory tests and the low positivity rate of RT-PCR, it cannot be an ideal screening tool for infected population. In this review article, we have reviewed studies related to RT-PCR and...
Main Authors: | Binit Sureka, Pawan Kumar Garg, Suvinay Saxena, Mahendra Kumar Garg, Sanjeev Misra |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2021-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care |
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Online Access: | http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2021;volume=10;issue=5;spage=1814;epage=1817;aulast=Sureka |
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