Dry Swabs and Dried Saliva as Alternative Samples for SARS-CoV-2 Detection in Remote Areas in Lao PDR

Background: Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 circulation is mainly based on real-time reverse transcription–polymerase chain reaction, which requires laboratory facilities and cold chain for sample transportation. This is difficult to achieve in remote rural areas of resource-limited settings. The use of...

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Main Authors: Sibounheuang, B, Boutthasavong, L, Chommanam, D, Phommasone, K, Panapruksachat, S, Praphasiri, V, Bouttavong, S, Sisavath, H, Christy, NCV, Letizia, AG, Mayxay, M, Vongsouvath, M, Ashley, EA, Dubot-Pérès, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 2024