How long can SARS-CoV-2 persist in human corpses?

We report the finding of the SARS-CoV-2 genome in the corpse of an exhumed infected person, one month after her death. The viral gene targets were still present in her lungs and heart, however, the virus was no longer alive. Infectious risks from human corpses should be considered.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Gabbrielli, Mario, Gandolfo, Claudia, Anichini, Gabriele, Candelori, Tommaso, Benvenuti, Matteo, Savellini, Gianni Gori, Cusi, Maria Grazia
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of International Society for Infectious Diseases. 2021
Materias:
Short Communication
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7970835/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33746091
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2021.03.052
Descripción
Sumario:We report the finding of the SARS-CoV-2 genome in the corpse of an exhumed infected person, one month after her death. The viral gene targets were still present in her lungs and heart, however, the virus was no longer alive. Infectious risks from human corpses should be considered.

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