Investigation of SARS-CoV-2 in tear and conjunctival secretions of hospitalized patients with clinically-confirmed COVID-19 pneumonia

Investigation of SARS-CoV-2 in tear and conjunctival secretions of hospitalized patients with clinically-confirmed COVID-19 pneumonia

Abstract Background The aim of this study was to demonstrate the presence of the virus in tear and conjunctival secretions of clinically-confirmed COVID-19 pneumonia patients. Methods This prospective study was conducted at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital (2020/190). Nasophary...

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Main Authors: Yunus Karabela, Semsi Nur Karabela, Mehmet Ozbas, Havva Kasikci, Kadriye Kart Yasar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Conjunctival swab
COVID-19
Nasopharyngeal swab
Pneumonia
SARS-CoV-2
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06630-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06630-6

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