Profile of RT-PCR for SARS-CoV-2: A Preliminary Study From 56 COVID-19 Patients
Ai Tang Xiao, Yi Xin Tong, Sheng Zhang
Abstract
A novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic threatens the world. Here, we first studied the dynamics profile of SARS-CoV-2 from 56 recovered patients with COVID-19. We found viral shedding occurred up to 6 weeks after onset of symptoms. A prolonged observation period is necessary for older patients.
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakMedicinePandemicVirologyBetacoronavirusViral sheddingCoronavirusSars virusCoronavirus InfectionsVirusInternal medicineOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseSARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ResearchSARS-CoV-2 detection and testingCOVID-19 Clinical Research Studies