[Infected oropharyngeal haematoma after SARS-CoV-2 oropharyngeal swab]

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|April 8, 2021
PubMed

Insights

Oropharyngeal swabs for COVID-19 testing can cause rare complications like hematomas and infections, especially in patients on anticoagulant therapy. Healthcare providers should exercise caution during this common diagnostic procedure.

Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated widespread diagnostic testing, primarily utilizing oropharyngeal swabs.
  • While generally safe, oropharyngeal swab procedures carry a risk of potential complications.
  • Patient comorbidities and medications, such as anticoagulant therapy, may influence procedural risk.

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