Fecal-Oral Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 In Children
Daniele Donà, Chiara Minotti, Paola Costenaro, Liviana Da Dalt, Carlo Giaquinto
Abstract
Starting from 2 pediatric cases of COVID-19, with confirmation at nasopharyngeal and rectal swabs, we considered the lesson learnt from previous Coronavirus epidemics and reviewed evidence on the current outbreak. Surveillance with rectal swabs might be extended to infants and children, for the implications for household contacts and isolation timing.
Topics & Concepts
Isolation (microbiology)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)OutbreakTransmission (telecommunications)Feces2019-20 coronavirus outbreakMedicineVirologyCoronavirusPediatricsBiologyInternal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseMicrobiologyElectrical engineeringEngineeringInfection Control and VentilationCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesIntensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders