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Strand-Specific Reverse Transcription PCR for Detection of Replicating SARS-CoV-2
19 Jan 2021
Abstract excerpt
We developed an assay that detects minus-strand RNA as a surrogate for actively replicating severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. We detected minus-strand RNA in 41 persons with coronavirus disease up to 30 days after symptom onset. This assay might inform clinical decision-making about patient infectiousness.
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