Saliva is superior over nasopharyngeal swab for detecting SARS-CoV2 in COVID-19 patients

Saliva is superior over nasopharyngeal swab for detecting SARS-CoV2 in COVID-19 patients

Abstract Scaling up of diagnostic capacity is needed to mitigate the global pandemic of SARS-CoV2. However, there are challenges including shortage of sample collection swabs and transport medium. Saliva has been recommended as a simple, low-cost, non-invasive option. However, data from different po...

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Main Authors: Getachew Tesfaye Beyene, Fekadu Alemu, Eyerusalem Solomon Kebede, Dawit Hailu Alemayehu, Tamirayehu Seyoum, Dessalegn Abeje Tefera, Gebeyehu Assefa, Abebech Tesfaye, Anteneh Habte, Gadissa Bedada, Birhanemeskel Tegene, Melese Yeshambaw, Liya Wassie, Adane Mihret, Alemseged Abdissa, Andargachew Mulu
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Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/70e28693b8ce4c8c95780f07ca2cbd5d
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