When is the viral load of infected patients highest?
In contrast to with SARS, the viral load in patients with COVID-19 was highest at the beginning of their illness. This might be one of…
Category: Transmission
Will SARS-CoV-2 be inactivated by washing your hands or in a dishwasher?
The SARS-Co-V2 has a lipid core such viruses are usually very sensitive to fat-dissolving surfactants. Therefore washing your hands with soap, cleaning plates in a…
Can I get infected bis SARS CoV-2 from contaminated food?
No cases of infection via ingestion of contaminated food has so far been reported. This is also true for other types of corona virus. Infection…
Is re-infection with the corona virus possible?
We do not know currently, but most experts assume that immunity will occur because it also occurs with other corona viruses. We also do not…
What is the likelihood of infection on an airplane or bus?
The likelihood of transmission is high. Especially if there are symptomatic individuals on board. The NEJM published a report on SARS-CoV demonstrating which individuals including…
Is there a risk of ocular infection?
In a publication by Wei Deng (https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.03.13.990036) the authors state that that there have been reports of HCP that were protected with the exception of…
How dangerous is SARS-CoV-2 for pregnant women?
Intrauterine transmission of the virus has not been verified. Chen et al studied 9 newborns of SARS-CoV-2 positive mothers. The virus could not be detected…
Can asymptomatic carriers transmit the virus?
It is unclear if completely asymptomatic patient who have been infected can transmit the virus. There are some reports. However some speculate that these patients…
Does the SARS-COV2 survive on surfaces
The new England Journal of Medicine on March 17 conclude that “SARS-CoV-2 was more stable on plastic and stainless steel than on copper and cardboard,…
How does SARS-CoV-2 spread?
By airborne droplet infection: transmission radius is approx. 1,8m, the virus can be detected up to 3 hours as an aerosol. By direct contact: e.i.…