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. 2020 Aug:107:104813.
doi: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2020.104813. Epub 2020 May 21.

Diagnostic Tests for SARS-CoV-2: Implications in Head and Neck Oncology

Anuraj Singh Kochhar  1 , Ritasha Bhasin  2 , Gulsheen Kaur Kochhar  3 , Himanshu Dadlani  4
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Diagnostic Tests for SARS-CoV-2: Implications in Head and Neck Oncology

Anuraj Singh Kochhar et al. Oral Oncol. 2020 Aug.

Abstract

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    Screening is imperative to safeguard patients, practitioners and staff.

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    Various tests available for screening and diagnosing patients for SARS-CoV-2.

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    Rapid test can be used to screen patients before any surgical intervention.

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    Along with testing, clinical features should be corroborated.

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    Oral findings might aid in early diagnosis of COVID-19.

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