SARS-CoV-2 RNA shedding in recovered COVID-19 cases and the presence of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in recovered COVID-19 cases and close contacts
C. Chirathaworn, M. Sripramote, P. Chalongviriyalert, S. Jirajariyavej, P. Kiatpanabhikul, J. Saiyarin, C. Soudon, O. Thienfaidee, T. Palakawong Na Ayuthaya, C. Brukesawan, D. Chaiwanichsiri, D. Intharasongkroh, N. Wanlapakorn, J. Chansaenroj, J. Puenpa, , Y. Poovorawan
This study examines viral RNA shedding and antibody responses in recovered COVID-19 patients and their close contacts, finding prolonged viral shedding and varying antibody levels.
bioRxiv · Jul 17, 2020Immunology