Characterizing SARS-CoV-2 in Persistently Infected Individuals
Purpose:
We aimed to understand how SARS-CoV-2 progresses and changes in individuals with prolonged infections. This information will help us understand the processes by which COVID-19 variants (e.g., like Omicrom) evolve and how to assess risks to patients, people they are in direct contact with, and the broader community.
Eligibility:
- At least 18 years old
- Recently tested positive for COVID-19
- Resident of the United States
Participation:
- Three timepoints at baseline, day 14, and day 28 out from initial infection. For those who became persistently infected (testing positive for 28+ days), monthly sessions would be scheduled until a negative test or up to 24 months.
- Methods
- Self-collection or in person collection of nasal samples
- Optional in person or self-collected blood draws
- Optional self-collection of stool samples
- Optional surveys
This study was funded by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, the UW Department of Surgery, and the UW Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
