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Does the covid test reach the blood brain barrier?
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No: No, the swabbing of the posterior nasopharynx cannot breach the blood brain barrier. The area may feel a little irritated for a short time, but it has no lasting effect.
Answered 1/3/2021
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No: The blood-brain barrier has nothing to do with the Covid 19 test, which is simply a physical swab of the nasopharynx to identify the presence of virus or viral RNA. Don't worry.
Answered 1/3/2021
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