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SARS-CoV-2 Is Present in Peritoneal Fluid in COVID-19 Patients.
Coccolini, Federico; Tartaglia, Dario; Puglisi, Adolfo; Giordano, Cesira; Pistello, Mauro; Lodato, Marianna; Chiarugi, Massimo.
  • Coccolini F; General, Emergency and Trauma Surgery dept., Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy.
  • Tartaglia D; General, Emergency and Trauma Surgery dept., Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy.
  • Puglisi A; General, Emergency and Trauma Surgery dept., Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy.
  • Giordano C; Virology dept. Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy.
  • Pistello M; Virology dept. Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy.
  • Lodato M; Emergency dept. Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy.
  • Chiarugi M; General, Emergency and Trauma Surgery dept., Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy.
Ann Surg ; 272(3): e240-e242, 2020 09 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1114935
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

The excretion pathomechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 are actually unknown. No certain data exist about viral load in the different body compartments and fluids during the different disease phases. MATERIAL AND

METHODS:

Specific real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction targeting 3 SARS-CoV-e genes were used to detect the presence of the virus.

RESULTS:

SARS-CoV-2 was detected in peritoneal fluid at a higher concentration than in respiratory tract.

CONCLUSION:

Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in peritoneal fluid has never been reported. The present article represents the very first positive result describing the presence of the virus in peritoneal fluid during an emergency surgical procedure in a COVID-19 sick patient. This article thus represents a warning for increasing the level of awareness and protection for surgeon especially in emergency surgical setting.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Ascitic Fluid / SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type of study: Case report Limits: Aged / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Ann Surg Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Sla.0000000000004030

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Ascitic Fluid / SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type of study: Case report Limits: Aged / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Ann Surg Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Sla.0000000000004030