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  • Title: Rapid diagnosis of respiratory syncytial virus infection by using Pernasal swabs.
    Author: Mackie PL, Madge PJ, Getty S, Paton JY.
    Journal: J Clin Microbiol; 1991 Nov; 29(11):2653-5. PubMed ID: 1774282.
    Abstract:
    The sensitivity and specificity of direct immunofluorescence microscopy performed on Pernasal swab specimens and compared with those of nasopharyngeal aspirates were 93 and 99%, respectively. Posterior nasopharyngeal swabs applied immediately to microscope slides allow a rapid and simple screening procedure for the diagnosis of acute respiratory syncytial virus infections.
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