Consistent Detection of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in Saliva.
case_series · Level IV
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1093/cid/ciaa149 and PMC identifier 7108139.
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Abstract
The 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) was detected in the self-collected saliva of 91.7% (11/12) of patients. Serial saliva viral load monitoring generally showed a declining trend. Live virus was detected in saliva by viral culture. Saliva is a promising noninvasive specimen for diagnosis, monitoring, and infection control in patients with 2019-nCoV infection.
Medical subject headings
- Betacoronavirus
- Coronavirus Infections
- Pneumonia, Viral
- Saliva