Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in saliva and characterization of oral symptoms in COVID-19 patients.

Lili ChenJiajia ZhaoJin-Feng PengXiaoshuang LiXuliang DengZhi GengZhenyu ShenFengyuan GuoQianwen ZhangYang JinLin WangSonglin Wang

Published in: Cell proliferation (2020)

This study confirms the expression of ACE2 in the salivary glands and demonstrates the possibility of SARS-CoV-2 infection of salivary glands. Saliva may be a new source of diagnostic specimens for critically ill patients, since it can be easily collected without any invasive procedures. In addition, dry mouth and amblygeustia can be considered as initial symptoms of COVID-19 infection.

Keyphrases

sars cov
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
poor prognosis
long non coding rna
loop mediated isothermal amplification
depressive symptoms
physical activity
fine needle aspiration