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Future developments in biosensors for field-ready SARS-CoV-2 virus diagnostics.

Mona Fani¹, Milad Zandi², Saber Soltani²

¹School of Medicine, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran.

Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry

|September 24, 2020

Summary

A rapid biosensor is crucial for diagnosing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and preventing its spread. This review compares diagnostic methods, highlighting biosensors for detecting SARS-CoV-2 in clinical samples.

Keywords:

COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 biosensor coronavirus real-time PCR serological assays

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Infectious Diseases
Diagnostic Technologies

Background:

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by SARS-CoV-2, a virus transmissible via personal contact, respiratory droplets, and airborne routes.
Effective diagnosis, particularly for asymptomatic cases, is vital to control viral spread.

Purpose of the Study:

To offer a comparative analysis of existing COVID-19 diagnostic methods.
To focus on novel biosensor platforms for SARS-CoV-2 detection in clinical samples.

Main Methods:

Review of current scientific literature on COVID-19 diagnostic techniques.
Comparative analysis of biosensor technologies for SARS-CoV-2 detection.

Main Results:

Biosensors offer a promising avenue for rapid, low-cost, and effective COVID-19 diagnosis.
Holistic insights from biosensor studies can guide the development of capable SARS-CoV-2 detection platforms.

Conclusions:

Development of advanced biosensors is essential for timely COVID-19 diagnosis and management.
Further research into biosensor design can enhance early detection and public health strategies against SARS-CoV-2.