Pharynx gargle samples are suitable for SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic use and save personal protective equipment and swabs.

Malecki, Monika; Lüsebrink, Jessica; Teves, Stefanie; Wendel, Andreas F

Malecki, Monika; Lüsebrink, Jessica; Teves, Stefanie; Wendel, Andreas F.

Malecki M; Institute of Hygiene, Cologne Merheim Medical Centre, University Hospital of Witten/Herdecke, Cologne, Germany.
Lüsebrink J; Institute of Pathology, Cologne Merheim Medical Centre, University Hospital of Witten/Herdecke, Cologne, Germany.
Teves S; Institute of Hygiene, Cologne Merheim Medical Centre, University Hospital of Witten/Herdecke, Cologne, Germany.
Wendel AF; Institute of Hygiene, Cologne Merheim Medical Centre, University Hospital of Witten/Herdecke, Cologne, Germany.

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol ; 42(2): 248-249, 2021 02.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2096323

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COVID-19/diagnosis; Pharynx/virology; SARS-CoV-2/isolation & purification; Specimen Handling/methods; COVID-19/virology; Humans; Mouthwashes; Personal Protective Equipment/supply & distribution

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pharynx / Specimen Handling / SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol Journal subject: Communicable Diseases / Nursing / Epidemiology / Hospitals Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ice.2020.229

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