Articles: sars-cov-2.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Nov 2021
Serial Screening for SARS-CoV-2 in Rectal Swabs of Symptomatic COVID-19 Patients.
We used serial rectal swabs to investigate the amount and duration of virus secretion through the gastrointestinal tract and assessed the association between fecal shedding and gastrointestinal symptoms and to clarify the clinical usefulness testing rectal swabs. We enrolled ten adult patients hospitalized with symptomatic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Respiratory and stool specimens were collected by physicians. ⋯ The viral loads in the respiratory specimens was higher than those in the rectal specimens, and no rectal specimens were positive after the respiratory specimens became negative. There was no association between gastrointestinal symptoms, pneumonia, severity, and rectal viral load. Rectal swabs may play a role in detecting SARS-CoV-2 in individuals with suspected COVID-19, regardless of gastrointestinal symptoms.
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Case Reports
Successful Management of Subacute Thyroiditis Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Case Report.
Subacute thyroiditis (SAT) is a disorder of the thyroid gland and difficult to diagnose. It is probably triggered by a viral infection. Recently, several articles have reported SAT after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). ⋯ After SARS-CoV-2 infection, some patients can develop not only pneumonia but also SAT. Thus, a careful follow-up is recommended for patients after SARS-CoV-2 infection. Furthermore, the effect of SARS-CoV-2 infection on thyroid dysfunction should not be ignored.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
[The role and place of pathogenetic therapy with glucocorticosteroid hormones in the treatment of patients with novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19)].
In December 2019, in Wuhan (PRC), there was an outbreak of a new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) caused by coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which has a zoonotic origin. The World Health Organization announced the COVID-19 pandemic on March 11, 2020. In most cases, the disease is asymptomatic or mild. ⋯ However, until recently, there was no convincing data on the effectiveness of GCS in patients with COVID-19. Recently published results of a large randomized clinical trial (RECOVERY) showing the efficacy of GCS (dexamethasone) in the treatment of critically ill patients with COVID-19. At the same time, the feasibility and effectiveness of GCS in patients with COVID-19 outside critical conditions, the pathogenetic mechanisms that determine the effectiveness/ineffectiveness of these drugs and the validity of their use remain insufficiently studied.
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An analysis of coronavirus infection in Russia and evaluation of different AVT regimens effectiveness. ⋯ Umifenovir therapy and inclusion of interferon in AVT regimens was associated improvement in the clinical manifestation of the disease among patients.
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To study the relationship of hemostatic disorders with inflammation and estimate their role in the course and outcomes of COVID-19. ⋯ The results obtained substantiate the need for laboratory monitoring of hemostasis and active prophylaxis and treatment of thrombotic complications in COVID-19.