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Anal swab findings in an infant with COVID-19.
Fan, Qihong; Pan, Yan; Wu, Qingcui; Liu, Shan; Song, Xu; Xie, Zhongguo; Liu, Yang; Zhao, Liang; Wang, Zhonghong; Zhang, Yifei; Wu, Zuchuang; Guan, Lei; Lv, Xiaolong.
  • Fan Q; Department of Pediatrics the First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University Jingzhou Hubei province China.
  • Pan Y; Department of Pediatrics the First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University Jingzhou Hubei province China.
  • Wu Q; Department of Pediatrics the First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University Jingzhou Hubei province China.
  • Liu S; Department of Pediatrics the First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University Jingzhou Hubei province China.
  • Song X; Department of Pediatrics the First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University Jingzhou Hubei province China.
  • Xie Z; Department of Pediatrics the First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University Jingzhou Hubei province China.
  • Liu Y; Department of Pediatrics the First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University Jingzhou Hubei province China.
  • Zhao L; Department of Pediatrics the First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University Jingzhou Hubei province China.
  • Wang Z; Department of Pediatrics the First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University Jingzhou Hubei province China.
  • Zhang Y; Department of Pediatrics the First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University Jingzhou Hubei province China.
  • Wu Z; Department of Pediatrics the First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University Jingzhou Hubei province China.
  • Guan L; Department of Pediatrics the First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University Jingzhou Hubei province China.
  • Lv X; Department of Pediatrics the First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University Jingzhou Hubei province China.
Pediatr Investig ; 4(1): 48-50, 2020 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-9337
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

The transmission pathways of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) remain not completely clear. In this case study the test for the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in pharyngeal swab and anal swab were compared. CASE PRESENTATION A 3-month-old girl was admitted to our hospital with COVID-19. Her parents had both been diagnosed with COVID-19. The results of pharyngeal swab and anal swab of the little girl were recorded and compared during the course of the disease. The oropharyngeal specimen showed negative result for SARS-CoV-2 on the 14th day after onset of the illness. However, the anal swab was still positive for SARS-CoV-2 on the 28th day after the onset of the illness.

CONCLUSION:

The possibility of fecal-oral transmission of COVID-19 should be assessed. Personal hygiene during home quarantine merits considerable attention.
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