Infective SARS-CoV-2 in Skull Sawdust at Autopsy, Finland.
Emerg Infect Dis
; 30(8): 1735-1737, 2024 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-39043418
ABSTRACT
We assessed the distribution of SARS-CoV-2 at autopsy in 22 deceased persons with confirmed COVID-19. SARS-CoV-2 was found by PCR (2/22, 9.1%) and by culture (1/22, 4.5%) in skull sawdust, suggesting that live virus is present in tissues postmortem, including bone. Occupational exposure risk is low with appropriate personal protective equipment.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Crânio
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Autopsia
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SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Emerg Infect Dis
Assunto da revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article