Dynamic profile of RT-PCR findings from 301 COVID-19 patients in Wuhan, China: A descriptive study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, its effect on society is amplified. We aimed to describe the viral detection results across different timepoints throughout the disease course.

Methods

A retrospective study of 301 confirmed COVID-19 patients hospitalized at Tongji Hospital in Wuhan, China, were included. Demographic characteristics of the patients were collected. Upper respiratory specimens (throat and/or nasal swabs) were obtained and analyzed by real-time RT-PCR for SARS-CoV-2 infection. Period of viral infection and the contagious stage were analyzed.

Results

Of 301 hospitalized COVID-19 patients, the median age was 58 years and 51.2 % were male. The m

SUBMITTER: Xiao AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7151472 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature