Article
SARS-CoV-2 detection by nasal strips: a superior tool for surveillance of pediatric populations
2020-11-03
Abstract excerpt
<h4>Background</h4> Deep throat saliva (DTS) and pooled nasopharyngeal swab and throat swab (NPSTS) are utilized for viral detection. DTS is challenging for children. Swabbing the respiratory mucosa requires trained personnel and may trigger sneezing and coughing, which generate droplets. A reliable, simple and safe sampling method applicable to a wide age range is required for community-based surveillance. <h4>Me...
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- Literature Corpus work
- 2fb6d3cf-7aa2-53bf-9173-1a0969604bb8
- DOI
- 10.1101/2020.10.28.20220673
