Complications of nasal and pharyngeal swabs: a relevant challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic?
Bandik Föh, Max Borsche, Alexander Balck, Stefan Taube, Jan Rupp, Christine Klein, Alexander Katalinic
Abstract
<b>Although swab procedures during SARS-CoV-2 testing are generally safe (3 adverse events in 11 476 swab procedures; 0.026%), increased awareness of complications is necessary, considering approximately 5.1 million tests conducted worldwide daily.</b>https://bit.ly/2J5sd96
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)PandemicSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakPersonal protective equipmentAdverse effectVirologyInternal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakDiseaseSARS-CoV-2 detection and testingRetinal and Optic ConditionsDental Research and COVID-19