Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Hemodialysis Effluent of Patient with COVID-19 Pneumonia, Japan

Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Hemodialysis Effluent of Patient with COVID-19 Pneumonia, Japan

Ayako Okuhama, Masahiro Ishikane, Daisuke Katagiri, Kohei Kanda, Takato Nakamoto, Noriko Kinoshita, Naoto Nunose, Takashi Fukaya, Isao Kondo, Harutaka Katano, Tadaki Suzuki, Norio Ohmagari, Fumihiko Hinoshita

We report detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 RNA in hemodialysis effluent from a patient in Japan with coronavirus disease and prolonged inflammation. Healthcare workers should observe strict standard and contact precautions and use appropriate personal protective equipment when handling hemodialysis circuitry from patients with diagnosed coronavirus disease.

2020

SARS, Respiratory Infections, covid-19, SARS-CoV-2, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, Hemodialysis

10.3201/eid2611.201956

Emerging Infectious Diseases

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Medicine, Infectious and parasitic diseases