SARS-CoV-2 RNA at different time points
SARS-CoV-2 RNA at different time points. Heneghan C.
https://www.cebm.net/study/sars-cov-2-rna-at-different-time-points/
Published on July 30, 2020
Included in
Transmission Dynamics of COVID-19
| Reference |
Nicastri E, D'Abramo A, Faggioni G et al. Coronavirus disease (COVID‐19) in a paucisymptomatic patient: epidemiological and clinical challenge in settings with limited community transmission, Italy, February 2020. Euro Surveill 2020; 25: 2000230. |
| Study type |
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| Country |
Italy |
| Setting |
Hospital |
| Funding Details |
Non Reported |
| Transmission mode |
Orofecal |
| Exposures |
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Bottom Line
SARS-CoV-2 RNA was positive in stools, nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs at different time points.
Evidence Summary
SARS-CoV-2 RNA in stools, nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs resulted positive at different time points, whereas urine, spermatic fluid, saliva, blood and conjunctival swabs were persistently negative.
What did they do?
A Case report of an individual who tested positive was an Italian man in his late 20s, in a healthy condition who had visited Wuhan, China.
Study reliability
This us a single case report that limits the conclusions
| Clearly defined setting |
Demographic characteristics described |
Follow-up length was sufficient |
Transmission outcomes assessed |
Main biases are taken into consideration |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes
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No |
What else should I consider?
About the authors
Carl Heneghan
Carl is Professor of EBM & Director of CEBM at the University of Oxford. He is also a GP and tweets @carlheneghan. He has an active interest in discovering the truth behind health research findings
