The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has spread to nearly every corner of the globe causing societal instability. The emergence of COVID-19 disease results in fever, sore throat, cough, chest and muscle pain, dyspnea, confusion, anosmia, ageusia, and headache. These can progress to life-threatening respiratory insufficiency also affecting the heart, kidney, liver and nervous systems. The diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection is often confused with influenza and seasonal upper respiratory tract viral infections. Due to available treatment strategies and required containments, rapid diagnosis is mandated. This review brings clarity to the rapidly growing body of available and in-development diagnostic tests, including nanomaterial-based tools. It serves as a resource guide for scientists, physicians, students, and the public at large.
Diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2 Infections
[Category] MERS, SARS,
[Article Type] Review
[Source] PMC
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