Anal swab findings in an infant with COVID-19

INTRODUCTIONThe 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 PRESENTATIONA 3-month-old girl was admi...

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Published in:Pediatric investigation 2020, Vol.4 (1), p.48-50
Main Authors: 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
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Language:English
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Summary:INTRODUCTIONThe 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 PRESENTATIONA 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.CONCLUSIONThe possibility of fecal-oral transmission of COVID-19 should be assessed. Personal hygiene during home quarantine merits considerable attention.
ISSN:2574-2272
DOI:10.1002/ped4.12186