Evaluation of Conjunctival Swab PCR Results in Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Mahmut Atum, Ali Altan Ertan Boz, Burçin Çakır, Oğuz Karabay, Mehmet Köroğlu, Aziz Öğütlü, Gürsoy Alagöz
Abstract
PURPOSE: The study objective was to identify severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) RNA in conjunctival swabs from patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection. METHODS: Forty patients who tested positive by real-time reverse transcription (rRT)-polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs were enrolled. Conjunctival swabbing was used to collect the tear and conjunctival secretions of patients. RESULTS: = .720). CONCLUSION: The rate of positivity from conjunctival swab rRT-PCR was 7.5% in patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)CoronavirusCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakVirologyRespiratory systemSars virusSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirusImmunologyInternal medicineOutbreakDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)Retinal and Optic ConditionsLong-Term Effects of COVID-19COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies