| Literature DB >> 32618933 |
Giordano Palmas1, Maria Moriondo, Sandra Trapani, Silvia Ricci, Elisa Calistri, Laura Pisano, Giancarlo Perferi, Luisa Galli, Elisabetta Venturini, Giuseppe Indolfi, Chiara Azzari.
Abstract
The first pediatric study demonstrating significantly higher positivity rate of nasal (mid-turbinate) swab testing over oropharyngeal swab testing in detecting SARS-CoV-2 (Fisher exact test 0.046, Cohen K 0.43, confidence interval 95%, 0.014-0.855). Benefits might include lower collection-related hazard for healthcare workers. We recommend it as preferred choice for swab-based SARS-CoV-2 testing in children.Entities:
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Year: 2020 PMID: 32618933 DOI: 10.1097/INF.0000000000002812
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Infect Dis J ISSN: 0891-3668 Impact factor: 2.129