RT-PCR Testing of Organ Culture Medium for Corneal Storage Fails to Detect SARS-CoV-2 Infection Due to Lack of Viral Replication

RT-PCR Testing of Organ Culture Medium for Corneal Storage Fails to Detect SARS-CoV-2 Infection Due to Lack of Viral Replication

Concerns of possible transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from donors to patients by corneal transplantation have caused a decline in corneal transplantations. Graft culture media are routinely tested for infectious risks, but it is unclear whether this constitutes a viable means to avoid transmitting SARS-Co...

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Main Authors: Lisa Müller, Philipp Niklas Ostermann, Heiner Schaal, Sabine Salla, Jörg Timm, Gerd Geerling, Johannes Menzel-Severing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
SARS-CoV-2
COVID-19
corneal transplantation
eye banking
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/11/2/133

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