Detection of SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia: two case reports.

Felix S SeibertDaniela TomaFrederic BauerKrystallenia PaniskakiMoritz AnftBenjamin J RohnSimon WangDiana RacovitanNina BabelTimm H Westhoff

Published in: Journal of medical case reports (2020)

Negative PCR findings in both the pharynx and bronchoalveolar lavage do not exclude COVID-19 pneumonia. Computed tomography is a crucial diagnostic prerequisite in this context.

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