Diagnostic implications of salivary biomarkers in COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: The gold standard for COVID-19 diagnosis is RT-qPCR. Nevertheless, collecting nasopharyngeal swabs can lead to patient discomfort and pose significant risks to healthcare workers. Salivary glands are hosting SARS-COV2 due to angiotensin-converting enzyme-2, and salivary high viral load d...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2023-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jiaomr.in/article.asp?issn=0972-1363;year=2023;volume=35;issue=4;spage=583;epage=592;aulast=Bhatnagar |