COVID‐19 reinfection in a healthcare worker after exposure with high dose of virus: A case report
Shahram Ahmadian, Hadis Fathizadeh, Saeid Shabestari Khiabani, Mohammad Asgharzadeh, Hossein Samadi Kafil
Abstract
Reinfection with COVID-19 is possible after exposure to a high dose of the virus. Due to immunity acquired during the previous infection, light symptoms are expected. The finding indicates importance of continuous protection in healthcare workers.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)VirologyVirusImmunityHealth careSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakPersonal protective equipmentHealthcare workerIntensive care medicineImmunologyInternal medicineImmune systemOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseEconomicsEconomic growthSARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ResearchInfection Control and VentilationCOVID-19 Clinical Research Studies