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. 2021 Feb;42(2):248-249.
doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.229. Epub 2020 May 11.

Pharynx gargle samples are suitable for SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic use and save personal protective equipment and swabs

Monika Malecki  1 , Jessica Lüsebrink  2 , Stefanie Teves  1 , Andreas F Wendel  1
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Pharynx gargle samples are suitable for SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic use and save personal protective equipment and swabs

Monika Malecki et al. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Feb.
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