Comparative genomic analysis demonstrates that true reinfection following SARS-CoV-2 infection is possible

While cases of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection have been reported, accurate data, including genomic analysis are required to distinguish true reinfection from prolonged viral shedding.

Date of publication: 04 May 2021
Authors: Eamon O’Murchu, Sinead O’Neill, Paula Byrne, Cillian De Gascun, Michelle O’Neill, Máirín Ryan, Patricia Harrington
Journal: Journal of Clinical Virology Plus
Digital object identifier: DOI: 10.1016/j.jcvp.2021.100015
Type of output: Evidence synthesis
Suggested Citation:

O Murchu E, O’Neill S, Byrne P, De Gascun C, O’Neill M, Ryan M & Harrington P. Comparative genomic analysis demonstrates that true reinfection following SARS-CoV-2 infection is possible. Journal of Clinical Virology Plus. 2021;1(1):100015.