Viral Haplotypes in COVID-19 Patients Associated With Prolonged Viral Shedding

ConclusionThese findings show that haplotype diversity of SARS-CoV-2 may result in viral adaptation for persistent shedding in multiple recurrences of COVID-19 patients, who met the discharge requirement. However, the correlation between haplotype diversity of SARS-CoV-2 virus and immune status is not absolute. It showed important implications for the clinical management strategies for COVID-19 patients with long-term hospitalization or cases of recurrence.
Source: Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research