SARS-CoV-2 Translocate from Nasopharyngeal to Bronchoalveolar Site: A Case Presentation

The nasopharyngeal swab is commonly used for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Since the swab is performed in this site, of course, it cannot detect the presence of the virus in other tissue districts such as the lung, brain, or bowel. In the present case report, the nasopharyngeal swab was neg...

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Main Authors: Filippo Luciani, Erika Cione, Maria Cristina Caroleo, Manuela Colosimo, Alfredo Zanolini, Antonio Barca, Stefano Cosimo, Pino Pasqua, Luca Gallelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Reports
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2571-841X/3/3/23