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2021-05-14 08:58:18
My father tested covid positive and in ct scan lungs are infected by18% is it a serious issue or can be cured by medicine prescribed by doctor please let me know
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Could you please tell the CT severity index scored out of 25

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More then 15 is suggestive of severe infection

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