Overview
This study seeks to determine whether the virus which causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, is shed in the stools of patients who are infected.
Description
In this study the stool of patients who are being treated for COVID-19 will be tested during treatment and then again following treatment to determine if the virus is shed in the stool during infection, afterwards, or both.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Signed informed consent, demonstrating that the patient understands the procedures required for the study and the purpose of the study
- Male or female of 18 years of age or older
- Diagnosis of COVID-19 infection by RT- PCR within 1 week of Screening
Exclusion Criteria:
- Refusal to sign informed consent form
- History of bariatric surgery, total colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis or proctocolectomy.
- Postoperative stoma, ostomy, or ileoanal pouch
- Treatment with total parenteral nutrition