Virt Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 https://www.newsweek.com/china-uses-anal-tests-omicron-covid-variant-spreads-beijing-2022-winter-olympics-1670625 anal swabs are thought to be more accurate, especially in COVID hotspots. More like sweet spots..... ???? What i don't understand is the need for anal testing. IF the virus is not detecable/present in the nose or throat, how can the virus in the digestive tract or excrements cause any danger? Did they test if the virus they found through anal tests are active virus or dead/inactive virus? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bbko Posted January 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2022 For some in Pattaya this cost extra ???? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorquayFan Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Virt - I join you in that hope LOL - the nose and throat is bad enough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulaew Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 According to a BBC report, Japan has asked China to stop taking anal swab tests for Covid-19 on its citizens when they enter the country. Some have complained that the procedure caused them "psychological distress", officials say. Yeah, that too. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-56245404 Paul Laew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Is it me, or not? I would prefer to do a anal swob than in the nose or throat. Maybe equal with the throat, but I would not mind doing it in my rectum. Just to be clear, I do not have any preferences sexually when it comes to rectum, just clinical and see no problem. That's how we measured fever when I was a kid. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virt Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share Posted January 23, 2022 19 minutes ago, Hummin said: Is it me, or not? I would prefer to do a anal swob than in the nose or throat. Maybe equal with the throat, but I would not mind doing it in my rectum. Just to be clear, I do not have any preferences sexually when it comes to rectum, just clinical and see no problem. That's how we measured fever when I was a kid. I think most adults will find it a bit intimidating. Just because we had our temperature checked anally as kids, does not mean we will find that method appropriate as adults. Off course it's not a bad and painful as having a colonoscopy, but it's still not something i would feel comfortable with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted January 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2022 "Let's hope Thailand don't start anal probing like China does" Why?? speak for yourself, some of us might like it who knows... 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubuzz Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 How far do they insert the swab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, stubuzz said: How far do they insert the swab? As far as you like. Just say when. If they tried it on me they Would have to sign a waiver first absolving me of all liability in the event of blow back. Edited January 23, 2022 by Denim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Virt said: I think most adults will find it a bit intimidating. Just because we had our temperature checked anally as kids, does not mean we will find that method appropriate as adults. Off course it's not a bad and painful as having a colonoscopy, but it's still not something i would feel comfortable with. I would not like to have anything inserted in me, be it the nose or the throat, just thinking of the hygiene where they have handled how many swabs before they change the rubber gloves, and on that picture, just imagine how it will be if they do the rectum of passengers, who have been on teh travel for how long without shower and clean underwear. Ai, something to think of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 I think I would ask ...... how cute is the nurse doing it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 3 hours ago, Hummin said: Is it me, or not? I would prefer to do a anal swob than in the nose or throat. Maybe equal with the throat, but I would not mind doing it in my rectum. Just to be clear, I do not have any preferences sexually when it comes to rectum, just clinical and see no problem. That's how we measured fever when I was a kid. Definitely better than the stick up to your brain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoodThaiMaiDai Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 I think it would be fun if they give you the choice of anal or nose. I would love to sit back and watch to see who gets in what line. LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internationalism Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) comparing my last last pcr test at thai hospital, when I nearly passed from pain and shock, I would much prefer anal test (which I had at the very same hospital on the same day). For anal you need to lay down in embryo position, no pain at all, some minor discomfort. Nurse was gentle and pretty. If test is more reliable, has smaller margin of fault, thus possible cheaper, should be used mode wildly Edited January 23, 2022 by internationalism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 2 hours ago, PoodThaiMaiDai said: I think it would be fun if they give you the choice of anal or nose. I would love to sit back and watch to see who gets in what line. LOL People seem to have pervy mlnds about this It's just a medical test. The nose swab if done properly is PAINFUL! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virt Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share Posted January 23, 2022 42 minutes ago, Jingthing said: People seem to have pervy mlnds about this It's just a medical test. The nose swab if done properly is PAINFUL! We changed to the newer and more comfortable nasal quick tests in feb/march 2021 in Denmark, so thankfully never had to get a nose swab done by the old method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internationalism Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 doing nasal swab for pcr and for atk is same, just a different ways of detecting virus. ATKs are mostly done by yourself, at home, so not forced and not painful. The throat ones are suppose to be even more painful than nasal. On many tests I had only one throat, which wasn't that bad, so now I dont remember this experience. At the same time nasal was also done and it was painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puccini Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 14 hours ago, internationalism said: doing nasal swab for pcr and for atk is same, just a different ways of detecting virus. ATKs are mostly done by yourself, at home, so not forced and not painful. The throat ones are suppose to be even more painful than nasal. On many tests I had only one throat, which wasn't that bad, so now I dont remember this experience. At the same time nasal was also done and it was painful. There is the nasal swab Source: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/uqIEWvc5bBTvhKN-tsQNpAwEE31YCGiM59CF3Vn99V3j4C2ej4WShNoXYMTF1Glld9qzNA2Wt6lf3HAGN6Eihdbag4TH-cDfaR5aty-D4leBc3_TFgomtwll0yuJj8Kw3iNZx8s=s0 and the nasopharyngel swab Source: https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/mr-rfB6wKa89OmkBTMUa67lrNJRXPxvRDamPSbVoH9od_L5k2lTj7n1oUfl89XKMMakmYTFb6PEfrktF-PVz-TAfU6NFxhCbWryGu29elTNYnNtN-nKPGB1sGx65f5pTnHN6HiU=s0 And then there is also the throat (oropharyngeal) swab Soure: https://www.bannerhealth.com/healthcareblog/-/media/images/project/healthcareblog/hero-images/2020/08/diagram-of-oropharyngeal-swab.ashx?h=623&w=750&hash=3F9F8F81DC00A0D5D4DE2C88CC98BF57 The sensation and the degree of perceived discomfort vary depending on the type of swab and the skill of the person taking the swab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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