Recent Hydroxychloroquine Use Is Not Significantly Associated with Positive PCR Results for SARS-CoV-2: A Nationwide Observational Study in South Korea.

Seongman Bae Byeong-Zu GhangYe-Jee KimJoon Seo LimSung-Cheol YunYong-Gil Kim Sang Oh Lee Sung Han Kim

Published in: Viruses (2021)

In this population-based study, recent exposure to HCQ was not significantly associated with a lower risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Our data do not support the use of HCQ as pre-exposure prophylaxis against COVID-19.

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