Saliva Quantification of SARS-CoV-2 in Real-Time PCR From Asymptomatic or Mild COVID-19 Adults.

ABSTRACT: The fast spread of COVID-19 is related to the highly infectious nature of SARS-CoV-2. The disease is suggested to be transmitted through saliva droplets and nasal discharge. The saliva quantification of SARS-CoV-2 in real-time PCR from asymptomatic or mild COVID-19 adults has not been fully documented. This study analyzed the relationship between salivary viral load on demographics and clinical characteristics including symptoms, co-morbidities in 160 adults diagnosed as COVID-19 positive patients recruited between September and December 2020 in four French centers. Median initial viral load was 4.12 log₁₀ copies/mL (IQR 2.95-5.16; range 0-10.19 log₁₀ copies/mL). 68.6% of adults had no viral load detected. A median load reduction of 23% was observed between 0-2 days a

SUBMITTER: Carrouel F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8761670 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature