The value of serology testing to manage SARS-CoV-2 infections

Laia Fernández-Barat, Ruben López-Aladid, Antoni Torres

Source: Eur Respir J, 56 (2) 2002411; 10.1183/13993003.02411-2020
Journal Issue: August
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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