Recurrence of SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid positive test in patients with COVID-19: a report of two cases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The recurrence of positive SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid test results in patients with COVID-19 is becoming more important and warrants more attention.

Case presentation

This study reports 2 cases, a child with mild COVID-19 and an adult female with moderate COVID-19, who were discharged after three consecutive negative nucleic acid tests and were later readmitted to the hospital for recurrence of SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid positivity. By tracking the patients' symptoms, serum antibodies, and imaging manifestations after readmission, we found that they showed a trend of gradual improvement and recovery throughout treatment. They were cured without additional treatment, with the appearance of antibodies and the recovery of immune functions.

Conclusions

It is deemed e

SUBMITTER: Wu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7681189 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature