NASAL SWAB AS PREFERRED CLINICAL SPECIMEN FOR COVID-19 TESTING IN CHILDREN

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.

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Date

October 22, 2020

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The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal • Volume 39, Number 9, September 2020

Author(s)

Giordano Palmas, MD
Maria Moriondo, MS, PhD
Sandra Trapani, MD, PhD
Silvia Ricci, MD
Elisa Calistri, MS, PhD
Laura Pisano, MD
Giancarlo Perferi, MS
Luisa Galli, MD
Elisabetta Venturini, MD, PhD
Giuseppe Indolfi, MD, PhD
Chiara Azzari, MD, PhD

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