Prolonged presence of SARS-CoV-2 in feces of pediatric patients during the convalescent phase
Yuhan Xing, Wei Ni, Qin Wu, Wenjie Li, Guoju Li, Jianning Tong, Xiufeng Song, Quansheng Xing
doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.03.11.20033159
Abstract
Background: Severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a newly identified virus which mainly spreads from person-to-person. Fecal shedding of SARS-CoV-2 has been constantly reported in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Most published studies focus on adult populations, whereas data concerning pediatric patients is relatively scarce. Methods: From January 17, 2020 to March 6, 2020, three pediatric cases of COVID-19 were reported in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China. Epidemiological, clinical, laboratory, and radiological characteristics and treatment data of these children were collected.
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