Computed tomography (CT) is not used for primary screening and diagnosis of COVID-19. But, it has very high detection capacity in later time and can be used for evaluation of COVID-19 pneumonia. For patients with suspected COVID-19 pneumonia but false negative RT-PCR, cross checking with CT and repeated RT-PCR is essential in order to avoid misdiagnosis.
From the PEERSS research team in Ethiopia
The use Computed Tomography for detecting COVID-19

Published in English

2020

Rapid Evidence Review
