The added diagnostic value of RT-PCR on faeces for the diagnosis of COVID-19

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Authors

Nathalie Van der Moeren · Amphia Ziekenhuis

Rik van den Biggelaar · Amphia Ziekenhuis

Karin B. Gast · PAMM

Jaco J. Verweij · Amphia Ziekenhuis

Barbara Bergmans · Ziekenhuis Groep Twente

Joep Stohr · Amphia Ziekenhuis

Jean‐Luc Murk ·

Abstract

We showed that adding SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR on FS to URTS yields significantly more COVID-19 diagnoses. The inclusion of an FS may therefore be considered in patients with a negative URTS and high suspicion of COVID-19.

Topics & Keywords

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

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 20, Issue 5, pp. e0322543-e0322543

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0322543

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