SARS-CoV-2 saliva testing is a useful tool for Covid-19 diagnosis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jviromet.2021.114241
Abstract: SARS-CoV-2 is the etiologic agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is mainly detected by RT-PCR methods from upper respiratory specimens, as recommended by the World Health Organization. Oro/nasopharyngeal swabbing can be discomfortable to the… read more here.
Keywords: saliva testing; testing useful; covid; oro nasopharyngeal ... See more keywords
Routine saliva testing for SARS-CoV-2 in children: Methods for partnering with community childcare centers
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1003158
Abstract: While considerable attention was placed on SARS-CoV-2 testing and surveillance programs in the K-12 setting, younger age groups in childcare centers were largely overlooked. Childcare facilities are vital to communities, allowing parents/guardians to remain at… read more here.
Keywords: childcare centers; parents guardians; saliva testing; staff ... See more keywords