Risk of dispersion or aerosol generation and infection transmission with nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs for detection of COVID-19: a systematic review.

Arnav Agarwal Shannon M Fernando Kimia HonarmandLayla BakaaSonia BrarDavid GrantonDipayan ChaudhuriDevin ChetanMalini HuJohn BasmajiFiona MuttalibBram RochwergNeill K J AdhikariFrancois LamontagneSrinivas MurthyDavid Shu Cheong HuiCharles D GomersallSamira MubarekaJanet DiazKaren Ea BurnsRachel CoubanPer O Vandvik

Published in: BMJ open (2021)

There is limited to no published data regarding aerosol generation and risk of transmission with nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs for the detection of SARS-CoV-2. Field experiments to quantify this risk are warranted. Vigilance in adhering to current standards for infection control is suggested.

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