Virus-specific RNA and Antibody from Convalescent-phase SARS Patients Discharged from Hospital

Virus-specific RNA and Antibody from Convalescent-phase SARS Patients Discharged from Hospital

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is caused by a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV). In a longitudinal cross-sectional study, we determined the prevalence of virus in bodily excretions and time of seroconversion in discharged patients with SARS. Conjunctival, throat, stool, and urine specimens were...

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Main Authors: Hoe Nam Leong, Kwai Peng Chan, Ali S Khan, Lynette Oon, Su Yun Se-Thoe, Xin Lai Bai, Daniel Yeo, Yee Sin Leo, Brenda Ang, Thomas G. Ksiazek, Ai Ee Ling
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2004-10-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
SARS
convalescence
polymerase chain reaction
serology
ELISA
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/10/10/04-0026_article

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