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.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 8 |
Pages (from-to) | 1735-1737 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISSN | 1080-6040 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2024 |
MoE publication type | B1 Journal article |
Bibliographical note
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Fields of Science
- 3121 General medicine, internal medicine and other clinical medicine