Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in fecal samples with different pretreatment methods and PCR kits
Abstract Background Gastrointestinal symptoms are common in COVID-19 patients and SARS-CoV-2 RNA has been detected in the patients’ feces, which could lead to fecal–oral transmission. Therefore, fecal sample testing with real-time RT-PCR is highly recommended as a routine test for SARS-CoV-2 infecti...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-02-01
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Series: | BMC Microbiology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-021-02118-0 |