Published: 12 February 2021
Author(s): Antonella Mencacci, Maria Cristina Vedovati, Barbara Camilloni, Elio Cenci, Cecilia Becattini
Section: Letter to the editor
A pandemic phase of SARS-CoV-2 infection is currently ongoing, with a particular diffusion in Italy [1]. Accurate diagnosis of asymptomatic carriers of the virus as well as of patients with acute infection is crucial to limit viral spreading and assure adequate patient care.