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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...
Autores principales: | Tahir, Bawlah, Weldegebreal, Fitsum, Ayele, Firayad, Ayana, Desalegn Admassu |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2023
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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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