Molecular diagnostic methods to detect and quantify viral RNA in clinical samples rely on the purification of the genetic material prior to reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Due to the large number of samples processed in
Identifying COVID-19 through blood sample analysis is crucial in managing the disease and improving patient outcomes. Despite its advantages, the current test demands certified laboratories, expensive equipment, trained personnel, and 3-4 h for
CONCLUSIONS: Skills laboratory faculty reported a high number of laboratory courses coordinated each year along with many hours dedicated each week to prepare and conduct skills laboratory activities. While the pandemic is over, the unique aspects of
COVID-19 self-testing strategy (COVIDST) can rapidly identify symptomatic and asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2-infected individuals and their contacts, potentially reducing transmission. In this living systematic review, we evaluated the evidence for real
CONCLUSIONS: The vaccines approved in China mitigated the incidence of severe COVID-19 and reduced mortality. These findings suggest that COVID-19 vaccination can help to control the pandemic.
Antibody tests are used as surveillance tools for informing health policy making. However, results may vary by type of antibody assay and timing of sample collection following infection. Long-term longitudinal cohort studies on antibody assay
CONCLUSIONS: We found some evidence of stigmatization toward unvaccinated people, but further research is needed, especially to investigate perceived stigmatization among them. We discussed our results in reference with the concept of 'Folk Devils'
CONCLUSIONS: Adequate financing and equipping of frontline health facilities and workers for surveillance, laboratory and case management activities, transparent criteria to ensure effective targeting and monitoring of the distribution of relief