First documented reinfection of SARS-COV-2 in second wave from Pakistan

Authors

  • Zia ul Haq Institute of Public Health, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar
  • Aamer Khan Institute of Public Health, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar
  • Sheraz Fazid Institute of Public Health, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar
  • Mohammad Noor MTI Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar
  • Yasar Mehmood Yousafzai Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Health Reference Laboratory, Khyber Medical University, Paeshawar
  • Akhtar Sherin KMU Institute of Medical Sciences, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar

Abstract

Little is known about the pathophysiology and immunology of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). It is not yet clear whether SARS-CoV-2 infection produces long-term immune protection, or a short-lived immunity that would fade with the passage of time. We report a first case of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection in second wave from Pakistan. A 41-year-old male, health care worker developed flu-like illness, tested positive on 6th June 2020 and became PCR negative on 19th June 2020 with reactive antibodies. After 4 months and 13 days of negative PCR, he developed symptoms again and tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 with non-reactive antibodies. Keywords: SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19; Reinfection; Pakistan

Author Biographies

Aamer Khan, Institute of Public Health, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar

Institute of Public Health, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar

Akhtar Sherin, KMU Institute of Medical Sciences, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar

Prof. Dr.

Published

2021-01-16

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 4-Sup 1 (2020): JOURNAL OF AYUB MEDICAL COLLEGE, ABBOTTABAD

Section

CASE REPORT

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