Comparing SARS-CoV-2 Viral Load in Human Saliva to Oropharyngeal Swabs, Nasopharyngeal Swabs, and Sputum: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Comparing SARS-CoV-2 Viral Load in Human Saliva to Oropharyngeal Swabs, Nasopharyngeal Swabs, and Sputum: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to investigate the SARS-CoV-2 viral load in human saliva and compared it with the loads in oropharyngeal swabs, nasopharyngeal swabs, and sputum. In addition, the salivary viral loads of symptomatic and asymptomatic COVID-19 patients were compared...

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Main Authors:	Mouri R. J. Faruque, Floris J. Bikker, Marja L. Laine
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wiley 2023-01-01
Series:	Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/5807370
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