April 10, 2020

Factors associated with prolonged viral RNA shedding in patients with COVID-19

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting

• This retrospective study of 113 patients identified risk factors of prolonged viral shedding in COVID-19 patients, including: male sex, delayed admission to hospital after illness onset, and invasive mechanical ventilation.

Xu et al. (Apr 9, 2020). Factors associated with prolonged viral RNA shedding in patients with COVID-19. Clin Infect Dis. https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciaa351