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J Med Virol
. 2022 Dec 26.
doi: 10.1002/jmv.28430. Online ahead of print.
Coronavirus disease 2019 rebounds following nirmatrelvir/ritonavir treatment
Chih-Cheng Lai[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Po-Ren Hsueh[SUP] 2 3 4 [/SUP]
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Abstract
Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (NMV-r) is an effective anti-SARS-CoV-2 agent and has been recommended in the treatment of non-hospitalized patients with COVID-19. In rare occasions, some patients experience virologic and symptomatic rebound after initial resolution, which we call COVID-19 rebound after NMV-r. Although COVID rebound can also occur after molnupiravir treatment or even no antiviral treatment, we have more serious concern about the rebound after NMV-r, which remains the most effective antiviral. Due to a lack of information about its frequency, mechanism, outcomes, and management, we conducted this review to provide comprehensive and updated information to address these questions. Based on the limited evidence, the incidence of COVID-19 rebound after NMV-r was less than 2%, and most cases developed 5-15 days after initiating NMV-r treatment. Almost all reported cases had mild symptoms, and the clinical condition gradually subsided without additional treatment. Overall, the clinical outcome was favourable, and only a small number of patients required emergency department visits or hospitalization. Regarding virologic rebound, culturable SARS-CoV-2 with possible transmission was observed, so re-isolation may be needed. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Keywords: COVID-19; Mechanisms; SARS-CoV-2; nirmatrelvir/ritonavir; rebound; virological rebound.
. 2022 Dec 26.
doi: 10.1002/jmv.28430. Online ahead of print.
Coronavirus disease 2019 rebounds following nirmatrelvir/ritonavir treatment
Chih-Cheng Lai[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Po-Ren Hsueh[SUP] 2 3 4 [/SUP]
Affiliations
- PMID: 36571273
- DOI: 10.1002/jmv.28430
Abstract
Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (NMV-r) is an effective anti-SARS-CoV-2 agent and has been recommended in the treatment of non-hospitalized patients with COVID-19. In rare occasions, some patients experience virologic and symptomatic rebound after initial resolution, which we call COVID-19 rebound after NMV-r. Although COVID rebound can also occur after molnupiravir treatment or even no antiviral treatment, we have more serious concern about the rebound after NMV-r, which remains the most effective antiviral. Due to a lack of information about its frequency, mechanism, outcomes, and management, we conducted this review to provide comprehensive and updated information to address these questions. Based on the limited evidence, the incidence of COVID-19 rebound after NMV-r was less than 2%, and most cases developed 5-15 days after initiating NMV-r treatment. Almost all reported cases had mild symptoms, and the clinical condition gradually subsided without additional treatment. Overall, the clinical outcome was favourable, and only a small number of patients required emergency department visits or hospitalization. Regarding virologic rebound, culturable SARS-CoV-2 with possible transmission was observed, so re-isolation may be needed. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Keywords: COVID-19; Mechanisms; SARS-CoV-2; nirmatrelvir/ritonavir; rebound; virological rebound.