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cord-313598-2t40ss6h	Ali, Mohsin	Throat and nasal swabs for molecular detection of respiratory viruses in acute pharyngitis	2015-10-29		.txt	text/plain	2367	115	50	Our objective was to determine whether sampling with a throat swab provides incremental benefit—when used in conjunction with a nasal swab—to detect respiratory viruses among patients with acute pharyngitis in the outpatient setting. FINDINGS: Among 83 university students with acute pharyngitis, we detected respiratory viruses with molecular assays on two samples collected per student: with a flocked nasal mid-turbinate swab and a rayon throat swab. Our primary objective was to determine whether sampling with a throat swab provides incremental benefit-when used in conjunction with a nasal swab-to detect respiratory viruses among adults with acute pharyngitis. In addition, previous research among adults has shown that flocked nasal mid-turbinate swabs are as sensitive for respiratory virus testing as flocked nasopharyngeal swabs, and since nasal mid-turbinate swabs are more comfortable and acceptable for patients, these swabs are preferred for sample collection in outpatient studies [5] .	./cache/cord-313598-2t40ss6h.txt	./txt/cord-313598-2t40ss6h.txt