Diagnosis and treatment process of a case of "Fuyang" after recovery of light COVID-19 and its influencing factors

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the key points and difficulties of diagnosis and management of the patients by reporting the case of positive nucleic re-examination in patient after treatment of a light novel coronavirus pneumonia. METHODS: A case of light novel coronavirus pneumonia diagnosed and treated in January 2020, the possible factors of rejuvenation and the process of isolation management during the period were retrospectively analyzed. RESULTS: The patient had only dry cough symptoms and no history of clear contact. After two times of pharynx swabs tested negative for nucleic acid, the patient was tested positive again, who was less likely re-infected and may have long detoxification time with the risk of spreading the virus. It maybe related to the limitations of nucleic acid reagent testing and sampling method. CONCLUSION: It is of great significance to accurately identify and control light and "Fuyang" patients and take strictly quarantine measures to reduce risk of transmission.