Diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 Infection based on CT scan vs. RT-PCR: Reflecting on Experience from MERS-CoV
Jaffar A.Al-Tawfiq, Ziad A.MemishMD
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2020.03.001
As of 29th February 2010 the World Health Organization had reported a total of 83 652 COVID-19 cases in 51 countries in addition of China [1]. The diagnosis of respiratory viruses such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and SARS-CoV relies on detection of the virus by real-time RT PCR (rRT-PCR) for in vitro qualitative detection. The current recommendations are likewise to use rRT-PCR for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in respiratory samples. There are many knowledge gaps facing the global health community in dealing with the new emerging SARS-CoV-2. Among the most pertinent is early identification of cases to facilitate application of isolation policies.