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How long can SARS-CoV-2 persist in human corpses?
- Source :
- International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol 106, Iss , Pp 1-2 (2021)
- Publication Year :
- 2021
- Publisher :
- Elsevier, 2021.
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Abstract
- We report the finding of the SARS-CoV-2 genome in the corpse of an exhumed infected person, one month after her death. The viral gene targets were still present in her lungs and heart, however, the virus was no longer alive. Infectious risks from human corpses should be considered.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 12019712
- Volume :
- 106
- Issue :
- 1-2
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- International Journal of Infectious Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.14201cc6907140d89e0d5cfb96d56c46
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2021.03.052