February 28, 2020

Detectable 2019-nCoV viral RNA in blood is a strong indicator for the further clinical severity

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting

• Chen et al analyzed virus presence using RT-PCR in blood and pharyngeal and anal swabs. They report that the presence of viral RNA in the blood and anal swab is positively correlated with the severe disease stage. They recommend that early monitoring of virus RNA in blood and the digestive tract on top of the respiratory tract might support better disease prediction.

Chen et al. (Feb 26, 2020). Detectable 2019-nCoV viral RNA in blood is a strong indicator for the further clinical severity. Emerging Microbes & Infections. https://doi.org/10.1080/22221751.2020.173283.