May viral load detected in saliva in the early stages of infection be a prognostic indicator in COVID-19 patients?

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Aydin Ş., Benk I. G., Geckil A. A.

JOURNAL OF VIROLOGICAL METHODS, vol.294, 2021 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 294
• Publication Date: 2021
• Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jviromet.2021.114198
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF VIROLOGICAL METHODS
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, BIOSIS, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, CAB Abstracts, Chemical Abstracts Core, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
• Keywords: SARS-CoV-2, Viral load, Saliva, Prognosis, ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME-2, SARS CORONAVIRUS, RECEPTOR, PROTEIN, ACE2
• Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the prognostic value of viral load detected in the saliva of COVID-19 patients in the early stage of infection.