RT-PCR on Conjunctival Sample for the Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Patients With Covid-19

RT-PCR on Conjunctival Sample for the Detection of SARS-Cov-2 in Patients With Covid-19

the purpose of the study is to study the detection of SARS-Cov-2 virus in the conjunctiva of covid-19 patients and the presence or absence of conjunctivitis in these patients

Inclusion Criteria:

• Men and Women positive for SARS-Cov-2 on a RT-PCR test of a sample of respiratory airway
• Persons over 18 years of age
• patients of both sexes
• Member of a social security scheme
• Having signed the consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

• Minors not emancipated, persons out of state to express their consent

• Participation in intervention research on Covid-19 involving experimental treatment

• History of chronic disease conjunctiva

• Patient with one of the one of the criteria of following gravity:

  1. EN > or =30/min,
  2. Pao2/Fio2 = or < 300,
  3. confusion and/or disorientation,
  4. hypotension (Tas90mmhg, requiring aggressive filling),
  5. need for a invasive ventilation,
  6. septic shock