Systematic review with meta-analysis: SARS-CoV-2 stool testing and the potential for faecal-oral transmission.

Amarylle S van Doorn Berrie MeijerChris M A FramptonMurray L BarclayNanne K H de Boer

Published in: Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics (2020)

Viral shedding of SARS-CoV-2 in stool samples occurs in a substantial proportion of patients, making faecal-oral transmission plausible. Furthermore, detection in stool samples or anal swabs can persist long after negative respiratory testing. Therefore, stool sample or anal swab testing should be (re)considered in relation to decisions for isolating or discharging a patient.

Keyphrases

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