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Nasopharyngeal swab collection in the suspicion of Covid-19 #MMPMID32487335
Piras A; Rizzo D; Longoni E; Turra N; Urru S; Saba PP; Musumano L; Bussu F
Am J Otolaryngol 2020[Sep]; 41 (5): 102551 PMID32487335show ga
RT-PCR detection of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA on nasopharyngeal swab is the standard for diagnosing active Covid-19 disease in asymptomatic subjects and in symptomatic patients without the typical radiological findings. Nasopharyngeal swabbing appears a trivial procedure, still an inappropriate nasopharyngeal sampling, performed by untrained operators, can be a relevant cause of false negative findings with a clear negative impact on the effort to control the epidemic and, when PPE is not properly used, this can expose healthcare workers and patients to risks of contagion.