Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 infection based on self-administered swabs, Denmark, May to July 2022: evaluation of a pilot study

ConclusionParticipants successfully performed self-swabs and answered symptom questionnaires. Also, WGS analysis of samples was possible. The system can support surveillance of respiratory pathogens and also holds potential as a diagnostic tool, easing access to test for at-risk groups, while also reducing the burden on healthcare system resources.PMID:37733236 | DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2023.28.38.2200907

Source: Euro Surveill - September 21, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Kamille Fogh Tine Graakj ær Larsen Cyril Jean-Marie Martel Frederik Trier M øller Lasse Skafte Vestergaard Ramona Trebbien Anne-Marie Vangsted Tyra Grove Krause Source Type: research