Persistence of intestinal SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients with COVID-19 leads to re-admission after pneumonia resolved
Xiaorong Wang, Yaya Zhou, Nanchuan Jiang, Qiong Zhou, Wan‐Li Ma
Abstract
The current reports of COVID-19 focus on the respiratory system, however, intestinal infections caused by SARS-CoV-2 are also worthy of attention. This paper reported persistence of intestinal SARS-CoV-2 infection leads to re-admission after pneumonia resolved in three cases with COVID-19.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Persistence (discontinuity)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Pneumonia2019-20 coronavirus outbreakMedicineRespiratory systemVirologyBetacoronavirusIntensive care medicineInternal medicineOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseEngineeringGeotechnical engineeringCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesLong-Term Effects of COVID-19Respiratory Support and Mechanisms