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Pilot Study: Long-Term Shedding of SARS-CoV-2 in Urine: A Threat for Dispersal in Wastewater.
Baj, Andreina; Azzi, Lorenzo; Dalla Gasperina, Daniela; Genoni, Angelo; Tamborini, Antonio; Gambarini, Cinzia; Carcano, Giulio; Grossi, Paolo; Sessa, Fausto.
  • Baj A; Laboratory of Clinical Microbiology, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Sette Laghi, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy.
  • Azzi L; Unit of Oral Medicine and Pathology, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Sette Laghi, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy.
  • Dalla Gasperina D; Unit of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Sette Laghi, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy.
  • Genoni A; Laboratory of Clinical Microbiology, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Sette Laghi, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy.
  • Tamborini A; Laboratory of Clinical Microbiology, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Sette Laghi, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy.
  • Gambarini C; S.C. Pneumology, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Sette Laghi, Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi, Varese, Italy.
  • Carcano G; Unit of General Emergency and Transplant Surgery, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) dei Sette Laghi, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy.
  • Grossi P; Unit of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Sette Laghi, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy.
  • Sessa F; Pathology Unit, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Sette Laghi, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy.
Front Public Health ; 8: 569209, 2020.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1389248
ABSTRACT
Only 4 months after the beginning of SARS-CoV-2 epidemic, the world is facing a global pandemic due to a complex and insidious virus that today constantly poses new challenges. In this study, we highlight a persistent shedding of SARS-CoV-2 RNA into the urine, even in patients with a negative nasopharyngeal swab and in patients considered recovered. What does it mean? Besides the fact that the kidney is a probable site of viral replication, the prolonged viral excretion is a matter of great concern for our drainage system contamination.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Urine / Virus Shedding / Wastewater / SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Front Public Health Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: FPUBH.2020.569209

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Urine / Virus Shedding / Wastewater / SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Front Public Health Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: FPUBH.2020.569209