Evaluation of cycle threshold values at deisolation #MMPMID33820588
Mowrer CT; Creager H; Cawcutt K; Birge J; Lyden E; Van Schooneveld TC; Rupp ME; Hewlett A
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2022[Jun]; 43 (6): 794-796 PMID33820588show ga
The decision to discontinue isolation in hospitalized patients with persistently positive severe acute respiratory coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) molecular testing is nuanced. Improvement in clinical status should be evaluated with expert consultation when considering whether discontinuation of isolation is appropriate. The cycle threshold value may serve as a useful adjunct to this decision-making process.