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J Med Virol
. 2020 May 25.
doi: 10.1002/jmv.26056. Online ahead of print.
Recurrence of Positive SARS-CoV-2 in Patients Recovered From COVID-19
Van Thuan Hoang[SUP] 1 2 3 [/SUP], Thi Loi Dao[SUP] 1 2 3 [/SUP], Philippe Gautret[SUP] 1 2 [/SUP]
Affiliations
Abstract
Recurrence of positive SARS CoV-2 PCR has been described in patients discharged from hospital after 2 consecutive negative PCR. We discuss possible explanations including false negative, reactivation and re-infection and propose different strategy to solve this issue. Prolonged SARS-CoV-2 RNA shedding and recurrence of viral RNA shedding in asymptomatic patients remain unknown. Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 by asymptomatic carriers had been documented. Considering the significance of this ongoing global public health emergency, it is necessary to carry out large studies to better understand the issue of potential SARS-CoV-2 recurrence in COVID-19 patients. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Keywords: Coronavirus < Virus classification; Culture < Social Science; Genetics; SARS coronavirus < Virus classification.
. 2020 May 25.
doi: 10.1002/jmv.26056. Online ahead of print.
Recurrence of Positive SARS-CoV-2 in Patients Recovered From COVID-19
Van Thuan Hoang[SUP] 1 2 3 [/SUP], Thi Loi Dao[SUP] 1 2 3 [/SUP], Philippe Gautret[SUP] 1 2 [/SUP]
Affiliations
- PMID: 32449789
- DOI: 10.1002/jmv.26056
Abstract
Recurrence of positive SARS CoV-2 PCR has been described in patients discharged from hospital after 2 consecutive negative PCR. We discuss possible explanations including false negative, reactivation and re-infection and propose different strategy to solve this issue. Prolonged SARS-CoV-2 RNA shedding and recurrence of viral RNA shedding in asymptomatic patients remain unknown. Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 by asymptomatic carriers had been documented. Considering the significance of this ongoing global public health emergency, it is necessary to carry out large studies to better understand the issue of potential SARS-CoV-2 recurrence in COVID-19 patients. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Keywords: Coronavirus < Virus classification; Culture < Social Science; Genetics; SARS coronavirus < Virus classification.