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Cytologic and histologic samples from patients infected by the novel coronavirus 2019 SARS-CoV-2: An Italian institutional experience focusing on biosafety procedures.
Rossi, Esther Diana; Fadda, Guido; Mule, Antonino; Zannoni, Gian Franco; Rindi, Guido.
  • Rossi ED; Unit of Anatomic Pathology, Agostino Gemelli University Policlinic Foundation, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
  • Fadda G; Unit of Anatomic Pathology, Agostino Gemelli University Policlinic Foundation, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
  • Mule A; Anatomic Pathology Section, Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy.
  • Zannoni GF; Unit of Anatomic Pathology, Agostino Gemelli University Policlinic Foundation, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
  • Rindi G; Unit of Anatomic Pathology, Agostino Gemelli University Policlinic Foundation, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Cancer Cytopathol ; 128(5): 317-320, 2020 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-38690
ABSTRACT
The 2019 coronavirus pandemic, which started in Wuhan, China, spread around the globe with dramatic and lethal effects. From the initial Chinese epicenter, the European diaspora taxed the resources of several countries and especially those of Italy, which was forced into a complete social and economic shutdown. Infection by droplets contaminating hands and surfaces represents the main vehicle of diffusion of the virus. The common and strong efforts to contain the pandemic have relevant effects on the management of samples from histopathology laboratories. The current commentary reports and focuses on the protocols and guidelines in use at a large tertiary Italian hospital that accordingly are proposed for adoption in Italian laboratories as a potential model for national guidelines for the coronavirus emergency.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Cytological Techniques / Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional / Coronavirus Infections / Containment of Biohazards Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Cancer Cytopathol Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Cncy.22281

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Cytological Techniques / Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional / Coronavirus Infections / Containment of Biohazards Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Cancer Cytopathol Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Cncy.22281