A Comparative Study Between Nasopharyngeal/Oropharyngeal, Faecal and Saliva Viral Shedding In Ghanaian COVID-19 Patients attending Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Kumasi from October – December, 2020
Abstract:Background: Diagnostic testing for the current SARS CoV 2 infections involves the collection and testing of invasive pharyngeal specimens by qualified Health workers. Though fully clad in personal protective equipment, the concern is that sampling in close proximity to the patient poses as a major health hazard. The present study sought to verify if saliva or faeces could become a possible surrogate for pharyngeal samples for SARS CoV 2 testing in suspected Ghanaian COVID-19 patients.
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