Abstract
INTRODUCTION:
Considering the persistent positivity on RT-qPCR tests, the results of SARS-CoV-2 were monitored to evaluate the viral RNA shedding period.
METHODS:
Between March and June 2020, the sequential results of 29 healthcare workers’ were monitored using RT-qPCR.
RESULTS:
More than 50% of the individuals remained RT-qPCR positive after 14 days. Furthermore, this is the first study to describe positive RT-qPCR for SARS-CoV-2 in a healthcare worker with mild symptoms 95 days after the first positive test.
CONCLUSIONS:
Sequential RT-qPCR results were heterogeneous, and the viral RNA shedding period is unique for each person.
Keywords:
SARS-CoV-2; Viral RNA Shedding; RT-qPCR
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