Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in fecal samples with different pretreatment methods and PCR kits

Abstract Background Gastrointestinal symptoms are common in COVID-19 patients and SARS-CoV-2 RNA has been detected in the patients’ feces, which could lead to fecal–oral transmission. Therefore, fecal sample testing with real-time RT-PCR is highly recommended as a routine test for SARS-CoV-2 infecti...

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Main Authors: Ranran Cao, Lirong Bao, Ming Pan, Cheng Zhang, Hongyu Liao, Li Liu, Yan Li, Mingyuan Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-021-02118-0