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SARS-CoV-2 Is Present in Peritoneal Fluid in COVID-19 Patients

Overview
Journal Ann Surg
Specialty General Surgery
Date 2021 Mar 24
PMID 33759843
Citations 102
Authors
Federico Coccolini
Dario Tartaglia
Adolfo Puglisi
Cesira Giordano
Mauro Pistello
Marianna Lodato
Massimo Chiarugi
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Abstract

Background: The excretion pathomechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 are actually unknown. No certain data exist about viral load in the different body compartments and fluids during the different disease phases.

Material And Methods: Specific real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction targeting 3 SARS-CoV-e genes were used to detect the presence of the virus.

Results: SARS-CoV-2 was detected in peritoneal fluid at a higher concentration than in respiratory tract.

Conclusion: Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in peritoneal fluid has never been reported. The present article represents the very first positive result describing the presence of the virus in peritoneal fluid during an emergency surgical procedure in a COVID-19 sick patient. This article thus represents a warning for increasing the level of awareness and protection for surgeon especially in emergency surgical setting.

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