Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

April 13, 2020

The Presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in Feces of COVID-19 Patients

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  • Chen et al reported on fecal shedding of SARS-CoV-2 in COVID-19 patients, including those without gastrointestinal symptoms, and the severity of illness. They reported 7 (6-10) days as duration of viral shedding from feces after negative conversion in pharyngeal swabs, and suggested the possibility of SARS-CoV-2 transmission via the fecal-oral route.

Chen et al. (April 3, 2020). The Presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in Feces of COVID-19 Patients.  Journal of Medical Virology. https://doi.org/10.1002/jmv.25825