Repeat testing for SARS-CoV-2: persistence of viral RNA is common, and clearance is slower in older people.

Stehlik, Paulina; Alcorn, Kylie; Jones, Anna; Schlebusch, Sanmarie; Wattiaux, Andre; Henry, David A

Stehlik, Paulina; Alcorn, Kylie; Jones, Anna; Schlebusch, Sanmarie; Wattiaux, Andre; Henry, David A.

Stehlik P; Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Gold Coast, QLD.
Alcorn K; Bond University, Gold Coast, QLD.
Jones A; Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Gold Coast, QLD.
Schlebusch S; Health Support Queensland, Gold Coast, QLD.
Wattiaux A; Health Support Queensland, Gold Coast, QLD.
Henry DA; Queensland Reference Centre for Microbial and Public Health Genomics, Health Support Queensland, Brisbane, QLD.

Med J Aust ; 214(10): 468-470, 2021 06.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1202128

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COVID-19/virology; RNA, Viral/analysis; SARS-CoV-2/isolation & purification; Adult; Age Factors; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; COVID-19/epidemiology; COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Testing; Female; Humans; Kaplan-Meier Estimate; Male; Middle Aged; Queensland/epidemiology; Risk Factors; Viral Load

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COVID-19; Infectious diseases; Public health; RNA virus infections; Respiratory tract infections

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: RNA, Viral / SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Oceania Language: English Journal: Med J Aust Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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