TY - JOUR PY - 2020// TI - Challenges in medico-legal autopsy during COVID-19 pandemic times JO - Journal of forensic medicine and toxicology A1 - Kumaran, S. A1 - Janarthanan, V. SP - 13 EP - 17 VL - 37 IS - 2 N2 - The COVID-19 pandemic caused by 2019-nCoV outbreaks in most of the countries has spread rapidly and became a major concern. Due to the strong infectivity nature of COVID-19 and lack of experience among forensic experts in performing autopsy during this period, it has been a challenge and a learning experience for the future. In this article, we summarize what are the issues faced and managed during and after medico-legal autopsy of confirmed or suspected cases. © 2020, Institute of Medico-Legal Publications. All rights reserved.
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LA - en SN - 0971-1929 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/0974-4568.2020.00024.1 ID - ref1 ER -