Investigation of SARS-CoV-2 using RT-PCR in vaginal swab samples of female patients with a diagnosis of severe COVID-19

Objective: It is important to determine the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in the vaginal fluid samples of reproductive-aged women with severe disease during the acute stage of the disease and to determine the risks of transmission by sexual or vertical transmission. Material and methods: Adult women with c...

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Main Authors: Deniz Erdem, Bircan Kayaaslan, Esra Yakisik Cakir, Bedia Dinc, Dilek Asilturk, Fisun Kirca, Fatih Segmen, Isil Ozkocak Turan, Rahmet Guner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-03-01
Series:Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1028455922003734