SARS-CoV-2 Is Present in Peritoneal Fluid in COVID-19 Patients.
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 ANDMETHODS:
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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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Ascitic Fluid
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SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Ann Surg
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Sla.0000000000004030
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