Laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 reinfection in the population treated at social security.

ABSTRACT: The scientific community has questioned whether reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 is possible. Gradually, cases of reinfection have been documented. In Mexico, people with SARS-CoV-2 reinfection have not been officially identified. To allow a retrospective investigation of patients with PCR-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 and to identify how reinfected with this virus occurs in a population that requires medical attention. A retrospective search of the epidemiological surveillance system was performed to identify people who met the clinical criteria based on laboratory diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 and temporality to identify cases of reinfection. Clinical information was collected from clinical records. Seven people with two separate COVID-19 events were identified in medical units in Quintana Roo, Mexico betwe

SUBMITTER: Santiago-Espinosa O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8351271 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature