No advantage of CT-Scan against mild COVID symptoms: Randeep Guleria

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Published on May 3, 2021 - Duration: 01:47s

No advantage of CT-Scan against mild COVID symptoms: Randeep Guleria

While addressing a press conference in national capital over current situation of COVID-19 pandemic in the country, Delhi AIIMS Director Dr. Randeep Guleria on May 03 said there is no advantage of doing CT-Scan if people have mild COVID symptoms, Guleria also spread awareness by saying, "One CT-Scan is equivalent to 300 chest x-rays, it's very harmful." "CT-Scan and biomarkers are being misused.

There is no advantage in doing CT-Scan if you have mild symptoms. One CT-Scan is equivalent to 300 chest x-rays, it's very harmful," Guleria said.


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