Justin Rust

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Study: Saliva test may detect Zika virus

With the transmission of the Zika virus a concern in 70 countries, including the U.S., an accurate, quick, and cost-effective test is needed to see if a patient has contracted the virus. A saliva-based test may be effective, and dentists may play a key role in the future surveillance and detection of the virus, according to a study and commentary published on August 21 in the Journal of Dental Research.


Read more on DrBicuspid.com


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