Prognosis
Covid-19 May Cause Prolonged Gut Infection, Scientists Say
- Stool may test positive when respiratory sample is negative
- Viral infection in gut may not trigger digestive symptoms
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Covid-19 patients have active and prolonged gut viral infection, even in the absence of gastrointestinal symptoms, scientists found.