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Swab specimen

Known as: swabbed, swabs, swabbing 
National Institutes of Health

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Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Valganciclovir for suppression of human herpesvirus-8 replication: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial.
BACKGROUND Human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8) replication is critical in the induction and maintenance of Kaposi sarcoma, primary… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
A prospective study of the microbiology of chronic venous leg ulcers to reevaluate the clinical predictive value of tissue biopsies and swabs
This study determined whether comprehensive microbiological analysis offered real predictive value in terms of healing outcome… 
Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Internet-Based Screening for Chlamydia trachomatis to Reach Nonclinic Populations With Mailed Self-Administered Vaginal Swabs
Background: Testing for Chlamydia trachomatis by nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) using self-collected vaginal swabs (VS… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Impact of the rapid diagnosis of influenza on physician decision-making and patient management in the pediatric emergency department: results of a randomized, prospective, controlled trial.
OBJECTIVE To determine the impact of the rapid diagnosis of influenza on physician decision-making and patient management… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
A broad spectrum of human papillomavirus types is present in the skin of Australian patients with non‐melanoma skin cancers and solar keratosis
Summary Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) may play a role in the pathogenesis of non‐melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) in… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Self-collection of Vaginal Swabs for the Detection of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Trichomoniasis: Opportunity to Encourage Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing Among Adolescents
Background Many sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are prevalent among adolescents, yet compliance to undergo STD testing by… 
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Application of a Nested Polymerase Chain Reaction Assay to Detect Mycoplasma Hyopneumoniae from Nasal Swabs
The porcine respiratory disease complex (PRDC) is an increasingly important cause of decreased swine productivity and is… 
Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
Multiplex PCR amplification from the CFTR gene using DNA prepared from buccal brushes/swabs.
Traditionally, DNA used for PCR-based diagnostic analysis has originated from white cells fractionated from whole blood. Although… 
Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
Relationship between herpes simplex virus ulceration and CD4+ cell counts in patients with HIV infection
ObjectiveTo establish the incidence of herpes simplex virus (HSV) ulceration in relation to CD4+ cell counts in HIV-infected… 
Highly Cited
1990
Highly Cited
1990
Human papillomavirus DNA in CO2 laser‐generated plume of smoke and its consequences to the surgeon
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