| Literature DB >> 34260500 |
Emma M de Koff1,2, Sjoerd M Euser3, Paul Badoux3, Judith Sluiter-Post1, Dirk Eggink4, Elisabeth A M Sanders2,4, Marlies A van Houten1,5.
Abstract
We compared pathogen detection between saliva, nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs in children with respiratory symptoms. The sensitivity in nasopharyngeal swabs was 93% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 78%-98%), in oropharyngeal swabs 79% (95% CI: 60%-90%), in saliva overall 76% (95% CI: 58%-88%) and in 18 saliva samples collected with drooling or sponges, 94% (95% CI: 74%-99%). Saliva could be a relevant specimen alternative.Entities:
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Year: 2021 PMID： 34260500 DOI： 10.1097/INF.0000000000003191
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Infect Dis J ISSN： 0891-3668 Impact factor: 2.129