Molecular and serological characterization of SARS-CoV-2 infection among COVID-19 patients.

CONCLUSIONS: Our results indicate rapid clearance or self-elimination of viral RNA in about half of the COVID-19 patients upon admission. Viral RNA shedding of SARS-CoV-2 occurred in multiple tissues including the respiratory system, blood, and intestine. Variable levels of specific anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody may be associated with disease severity. These findings have shed light on viral kinetics and antibody response in COVID-19 patients and provide scientific evidence for infection control and patient management.
PMID: 33011520 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Virology - September 27, 2020 Category: Virology Authors: Li L, Liang Y, Hu F, Yan H, Li Y, Xie Z, Huang L, Zhao J, Wan Z, Wang H, Shui J, Cai W, Tang S Tags: Virology Source Type: research