Swish, Gargle, Repeat: UArizona Researcher Explores Mouth Rinse Test as Alternative to COVID-19 Nasal Swab
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Swish, Gargle, Repeat: UArizona Researcher Explores Mouth Rinse Test as Alternative to COVID-19 Nasal Swab
A new diagnostic test for coronavirus relies on gargling with saltwater instead of using a nasal swab. Initial results have been encouraging, UArizona virology expert Michael Worobey says.
Daniel Stolte
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Michael Worobey demonstrates the swish and gargle test.
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Media contact(s)Daniel Stolte
Science Writer, University Communicationsstolte@arizona.edu520-626-4402
Researcher contact(s)Michael Worobey
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biologyworobey@email.arizona.eduWorobey encourages anyone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 within the past week to consider enrolling in his research study by sending an email toEEB-COVIDGenomics@email.arizona.edu.For the latest on the University of Arizona response to the novel coronavirus, visit the university ' s COVID-19 webpageFor UANews coverage of COVID-19, visit https://uanews.arizona.edu/news/covid19At the University of Arizona, two types of tests are typically offered to students and employees to detect the presence of COVID-19. Both the quick-turnaround antigen tests and the polymerase chain reaction test rely on a nasal swab to collect a sample. But for those who dread the stick up the nose, one ...
Source: The University of Arizona: Health - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: stolte Source Type: research
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