Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Hemodialysis Effluent of Patient with COVID-19 Pneumonia, Japan.
Emerg Infect Dis
; 26(11): 2758-2761, 2020 Nov.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-690917
ABSTRACT
We report detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 RNA in hemodialysis effluent from a patient in Japan with coronavirus disease and prolonged inflammation. Healthcare workers should observe strict standard and contact precautions and use appropriate personal protective equipment when handling hemodialysis circuitry from patients with diagnosed coronavirus disease.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Cross Infection
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Renal Dialysis
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Coronavirus Infections
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Betacoronavirus
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Kidneys, Artificial
Type of study:
Case report
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Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Emerg Infect Dis
Journal subject:
Communicable Diseases
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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