Comparison of three methods of collecting nasal specimens for respiratory virus analysis.
BACKGROUND: Nasopharyngeal aspiration (NPA) is used widely in the collection of nasal specimens for respiratory virus diagnosis. The method has limitations in relation to technical expertise, patient anxiety, and apparatus dependence. Nasal washing (NW) offers an alternative approach. OBJECTIVE: To...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2004
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