Complications of COVID-19 Nasopharyngeal Swab Test
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- 29 April 2021
- journal article
- editorial
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
- Vol. 147 (7) , 672-674
Abstract
During the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous swab samples have been taken for SARS-CoV-2 reverse transcriptase–polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing. Nasopharyngeal sampling is considered safe, despite adjacent vital structures (eg, orbit, skull base, rich vasculature; Figure). However, single case reports1-4 and clinical observations indicate the possibility of severe complications. This case series investigated the frequency and type of SARS-CoV-2 nasopharyngeal test complications.Keywords
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