Exploring salivary diagnostics in COVID-19: a scoping review and research suggestions

• Main Authors: Priyanka Kapoor (Author), Aman Chowdhry (Author), Om Prakash Kharbanda (Author), Deepika Bablani Popli (Author), Kamini Gautam (Author), Vikram Saini (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Nature Publishing Group, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Introduction Molecular diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2 infection characteristically involves the sampling of the throat or nasopharyngeal swab (NPS). However, these procedures are invasive, require necessary skills for sample collection, cause patient discomfort, and are non-conducive for extens...