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  • 30 Years
  • 07/02/2025

I'm a bit worried about my recent PCR test result. The CT value came back as 20, and I'm not sure if that means the infection is mild. Could you help me understand what this value indicates and what precautions I should be taking?

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Dr. Dr Ibrahim Salah

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