A Confirmed Case of SARS-CoV-2 Pneumonia with Routine RT-PCR Negative and Virus Variation in Guangzhou, China

Abstract Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pneumonia is a newly recognized disease, and its diagnosis is primarily confirmed by routine RT-PCR detection of SARS-CoV-2. However, we report a confirmed case of SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia with routine RT-PCR negative. This case has been finally diagnosed by Nanopore sequencing combined with antibody of SARS-CoV-2. Simultaneously, the ORF and NP gene variation of SARS-CoV-2 were found. This case has highlighted that false negative results could be present in the routine RT-PCR diagnosis, especially with virus variation. At the moment, Nanopore pathogen sequencing and antibody detection have been found effective in clinical diagnosis.

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