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. 2021 May;2(5):e178.
doi: 10.1016/S2666-5247(21)00083-5. Epub 2021 May 4.

Asymptomatic individuals positive for anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies negative on molecular swab

Guido Antonelli  1   2 , Emanuela Anastasi  2   3 , Fabrizio Ciprani  4 , Rodolfo J Riveros Cabral  1 , Cristiano Ialongo  2 , Maria R Capobianchi  5 , Ombretta Turriziani  1   2 , Antonio Angeloni  2   3
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Asymptomatic individuals positive for anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies negative on molecular swab

Guido Antonelli et al. Lancet Microbe. 2021 May.
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Conflict of interest statement

We declare no competing interests. We thank all the Policlinico Umberto I hospital staff who supported and facilitated the survey.

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