Medical experts claim that COVID-19 can still linger in the human body even after they died. A team of researchers found out that viral particles can still live in dead human tissues after almost a month.
A man visits his daughter's grave in the Xico cemetery as part of the 'Day of the Dead' celebration on November 1, 2020 in Valle de Chalco, Mexico. Known as one of the most representative traditions in Mexico, the day of the dead takes place during November 1 and 2 when peole remember those who have died with offerings, family gatherings and vistis to cemeteries. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, massive celebrations are not allowed and graveyards will remain closed this year.
According to News Week's latest report, the scientists claim that SARS-CoV-2 was found in the lungs of a COVID-19 victim 27 days after death. They autopsied the corpse and discovered that the deceased patient previously tested negative even though a nasal and throat swab were conducted.
"The confirmation of viral persistence of SARS-CoV-2 in human tissue for a prolonged period may have a significant effect on the handling of laboratory specimens," said the researchers said.
"As well as the disposal of the dead body and these protocols need to be reviewed to reflect this finding," they added.
They published their study in BMJ Case Reports.
The swap test failed to identify COVID-19
The man who died was in his late fifties. Researchers said they found the virus in the lungs of the man who died with coronavirus.
Primary health care physicians Atanasi and Manel Llorca carry out a lung ultrasound to a patient with symptoms at the Sant Andreu de la Barca Primary Health Care Centre (CAP) on June 01, 2020 in Sant Andreu de la Barca, Spain. The Primary Health Care system in Spain will be leading the efforts to prevent and control potential new outbreaks of coronavirus. The Spanish National Primary Care Health System has universal coverage with free access to health care for the entire population and public financing, mainly through general taxation. The management of the National Health Care services has been progressively transferred to the distinct autonomous communities of Spain, and Catalonia, while some continue to be operated by the National Institute of Health Management.
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He was brought to the hospital and was followed by a cardiac arrest. The medical history suggested that the deceased guy was suffering from coronavirus infection. However, the swab samples came back negative, although he suffered from shortness of breath and fever for ten days.
Experts claimed lung scans can detect COVID-19
The Weather Channel reported that another study suggests that lung scans can detect COVID-19 infection in an early stage. Scientists claimed that computed tomography angiogram (CTA) scans offer early and quick detection of the novel coronavirus, which causes the ongoing global pandemic.
However, the medical device can only identify the viral particles in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients). The study's results were published in the journal Stroke.
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Written by: Giuliano de Leon.
