Direct detection and identification of viruses in saliva using a SpecID ionization modified mass spectrometer.

ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has led to a significant mortality globally and persistent health challenges in many survivors. Early accurate diagnosis, surveillance, identification of cohorts, and prophylaxis are considered essential measures to reduce the spread of infectious viral pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2. A reliable, fast, high-throughput screening method that can detect viral particles and identify the pathogenic virus in infected individuals could help to reduce the spread of the next viral threat through quick knowledge and implementation of appropriate prevention strategies. Since respiratory viruses are typically present in nasal and oral secretions, saliva is a good target for testing for viral infections. Saliva testing has slowly gained popularity in the diagnostics bas

SUBMITTER: Alusta P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11805448 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature