Comparison of gargle samples and throat swab samples for the detection of respiratory pathogens.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jviromet.2017.06.010
Abstract: Respiratory illness causes significant morbidity especially in children, the elderly and the immunocompromised. The sample type taken and the quality of that sample are of great significance in providing an accurate diagnosis. Gargle samples are… read more here.
Keywords: sample; ths samples; gargle samples; gargle ... See more keywords
Easy-to-Deploy Combined Nasal/Throat Swab Robot With Sampling Dexterity and Resistance to External Interference
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2022.3191964
Abstract: Robots have been used extensively in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic since its outbreak. One prominent direction is the use of robots for swab sampling, which not only solves the shortage of medical staffs,… read more here.
Keywords: swab sampling; throat swab; nasal throat; swab ... See more keywords