Chest CT in patients suspected of COVID-19 infection: A reliable alternative for RT-PCR

With the increasing prevalence of coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) infection worldwide, early detection has become crucial to ensure rapid prevention and timely treatment. However, due to the unknown gene sequence of the supposed coronavirus, the reference standard test has not been established for diagnosis [1]. Several methods have been established for prompt detection of the genetic sequence of COVID-19 nucleic acid such as real-time reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). However, this test is not readily available everywhere, especially in developing countries.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research