Presence of SARS-CoV-2 Viral RNA in Aqueous Humor of Asymptomatic Individuals.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to determine whether severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is detectable in the aqueous of asymptomatic individuals presenting for ophthalmic surgery.

Design

Prospective cross-sectional study.

Methods

Setting and participants: all patients undergoing anterior segment surgery at an ambulatory surgical center (ASC) belonging to a tertiary academic center in South Florida during a 102-day period between June and September 2020 received nasal swab testing for SARS-CoV-2 and underwent a relevant review of symptoms prior to surgery, with negative results required for both in order to proceed with surgery. Main outcomes and measurements: a small sample of aqueous humor (approximately 0.2 cc) was acquired at the beg

SUBMITTER: Koo EH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8132502 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature