Prolonged virus shedding even after seroconversion in a patient with COVID-19 - 25/07/20
Highlights |
• | Prolonged virus shedding could be found among COVID-19 patients after clinical symptoms resolved and specific antibody emerged. |
• | Viral detection from throat gargling sample could be an alternative diagnostic method for mild COVID-19 patients with scarce sputum. |
• | Sputum remained the most sensitive specimen for viral detection after clinical symptoms resolved. |
Vol 81 - N° 2
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