COVID-19 and the Liver: SARS-COV-2 Diagnostic Testing and Vaccine Development

Date: Thursday, July 9, 2020
Presenter: Gopi Patel, MD, MS

On July 9, AASLD hosted a webinar where speakers discussed the different testing modalities for SARS-COV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The role of antibody testing, and the interpretation were discussed, as was progress towards developing an effective vaccine. As COVID-19 continues to infect more people, vaccine development continues to be a necessity and a high priority.

This webinar:

Discusses differences in diagnostic testing for SARS-COV-2 including nasopharyngeal and nasal PCR testing

Explains the significance of positive antibody tests and the limitations associated with antibody testing

Reviews the latest developments in vaccines for SARS-COV-2

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