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What are the acceptable specimens for recovering enteroviruses, adenoviruses, and HSV?
What are the acceptable specimens for recovering enteroviruses, adenoviruses, and HSV?
Throat swabs
What type of specimens are preferred for detecting influenza and parainfluenza viruses?
What type of specimens are preferred for detecting influenza and parainfluenza viruses?
Nasopharyngeal swab or aspirate specimens
What is a nasopharyngeal swab used for collecting?
What is a nasopharyngeal swab used for collecting?
A sample of nasal secretions from the back of the nose and throat
