Comparative evaluation of saliva and nasopharyngeal swab for SARS-CoV-2 detection using RT-qPCR among COVID-19 suspected patients at Jigjiga, Eastern Ethiopia

BACKGROUND: Nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) remains the recommended sample type for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) diagnosis. However, the collection procedure causes discomfort and irritation to the patients, lowering the quality of the sample and exposing healthcare workers...

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Autores principales: Tahir, Bawlah, Weldegebreal, Fitsum, Ayele, Firayad, Ayana, Desalegn Admassu
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2023
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10010556/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36913377
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282976

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10010556/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36913377
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282976

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