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A case of extremely prolonged viral shedding: Could cell cultures be a diagnostic tool to drive COVID-19 patient discharge?
Mileto, Davide; Foschi, Antonella; Mancon, Alessandro; Merli, Stefania; Staurenghi, Federica; Pezzati, Laura; Rizzo, Alberto; Conti, Federico; Romeri, Francesca; Bernacchia, Dario; Meroni, Rachele; Rizzardini, Giuliano; Gismondo, Maria Rita; Micheli, Valeria.
  • Mileto D; Laboratory of Clinical Microbiology, Virology and Bioemergencies, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Milan, Italy. Electronic address: davide.mileto@asst-fbf-sacco.it.
  • Foschi A; Department of Infectious Diseases, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Milan, Italy.
  • Mancon A; Laboratory of Clinical Microbiology, Virology and Bioemergencies, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Milan, Italy.
  • Merli S; Department of Infectious Diseases, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Milan, Italy.
  • Staurenghi F; Laboratory of Clinical Microbiology, Virology and Bioemergencies, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Milan, Italy.
  • Pezzati L; Department of Infectious Diseases, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Milan, Italy.
  • Rizzo A; Laboratory of Clinical Microbiology, Virology and Bioemergencies, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Milan, Italy.
  • Conti F; Department of Infectious Diseases, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Milan, Italy.
  • Romeri F; Laboratory of Clinical Microbiology, Virology and Bioemergencies, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Milan, Italy.
  • Bernacchia D; Department of Infectious Diseases, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Milan, Italy.
  • Meroni R; Department of Internal Medicine, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Milan, Italy.
  • Rizzardini G; Department of Infectious Diseases, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Milan, Italy.
  • Gismondo MR; Laboratory of Clinical Microbiology, Virology and Bioemergencies, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Milan, Italy.
  • Micheli V; Laboratory of Clinical Microbiology, Virology and Bioemergencies, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco, Milan, Italy.
Int J Infect Dis ; 104: 631-633, 2021 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1093057
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This study addressed the case of a patient with prolonged COVID-19 viral shedding, reported by Real-Time PCR, until 71 days from symptom onset. However, viral culture received negative results after 30 days from symptom onset. Therefore, viral culture may be a worthwhile test for patients requiring discharge, in particular for those presenting prolonged viral shedding.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Virus Shedding / SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type of study: Case report Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Int J Infect Dis Journal subject: Communicable Diseases Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Virus Shedding / SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type of study: Case report Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Int J Infect Dis Journal subject: Communicable Diseases Year: 2021 Document Type: Article