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Evaluation of the concordance between nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs in the detection of COVID-19

Michel C. Tommo Tchouaket
Alexis Ndjolo
Aissatou Abba
Naomi-Karell Etame
Davy-Hyacinthe Gouissi Anguechia
Willy Leroi Togna Pabo
Samuel Martin Sosso
Aude Christelle Ka’e
Anne-Cecile ZK Bissek
Désiré Takou
Collins Ambe Chenwi
Joseph Fokam
Laeticia Y. Heunko
Evariste Molimbou
Sandrine C. Ndjeyep
Mirice Mbazo'o
Rachel A. Mundo
Vittorio Colizzi
Aurelie M. Ngueko
Ezéchiel N. Semengue
Grace A. Beloumou
Alex D. Nka
Carlo-Federico Perno
Nadine Fainguem
Yagai Bouba
Gregory-Edie Halle-Ekane
Alexis Ndjolo

2026Open accessUniversité de Yaoundé I

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Abstract

Therefore, in case of counter-indication to nasopharyngeal swabbing, oropharyngeal can be an acceptable alternative.

Research topics

SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
Dental Research and COVID-19

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.4102/jphia.v17i1.1236

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