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Comment
. 2022 Jun 10;3(6):351-352.
doi: 10.1016/j.medj.2022.05.015.

Longitudinal sampling sheds light on SARS-CoV-2 fecal shedding dynamics

Michael P Coryell  1 , Paul E Carlson Jr  2
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Longitudinal sampling sheds light on SARS-CoV-2 fecal shedding dynamics

Michael P Coryell et al. Med. .

Abstract

Persistent fecal shedding of SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA has remained a clinical feature of interest throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. In this issue of Med, Natarajan et al. report fecal shedding dynamics of individuals diagnosed with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 disease and sampled longitudinally for up to 10 months1.

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Conflict of interest statement

Declaration of interests This article reflects the views of the authors and should not be construed to represent FDA’s views or policies. The authors declare no competing financial interests.

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