Pooled Saliva Testing Accurately Detects CMV in Newborns
Swathi Kodaikal, MSc
Saliva-based screening detected congenital cytomegalovirus infection with almost 99 percent sensitivity, per previous research in newborns
The device helps detect SARS-CoV-2 at points of care and in areas with barriers to health care
Robust device produces accurate results in less than a minute and can be modified to detect several other pathogens