Saliva is a reliable tool to detect SARS-CoV-2

2020706 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Lorenzo Azzi · University of Insubria

Giulio Carcano · University of Insubria

Francesco Gianfagna · University of Insubria

Paolo Grossi · University of Insubria

Daniela Dalla Gasperina · University of Insubria

Angelo Genoni · University of Insubria

Mauro Fasano ·

Abstract

Saliva is a reliable tool to detect SARS-CoV-2. The role of saliva in COVID-19 diagnosis could not be limited to a qualitative detection of the virus, but it may also provide information about the clinical evolution of the disease.

Topics & Keywords

SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing Dental Research and COVID-19 COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Infection

Volume 81, Issue 1, pp. e45-e50

DOI: 10.1016/j.jinf.2020.04.005

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