February 2020 PMID 32056407

Case of the Index Patient Who Caused Tertiary Transmission of COVID-19 Infection in Korea: the Application of Lopinavir/Ritonavir for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infected Pneumonia Monitored by Quantitative RT-PCR.

Jaegyun Lim, Seunghyun Jeon, Hyun Young Shin, Moon Jung Kim, Yu Min Seong, Wang Jun Lee, Kang Won Choe, Yu Min Kang, Baeckseung Lee, Sang Joon Park

Mentions

31
Peak: 12 in Feb 2020
across 3 sources since Feb 2020

Extended reach

39,103
potential audience

Total likes

70

Video views

5,369

Mentions per month

Feb 2020 – Mar 2020

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone reflects cautious support and curiosity, with discussions referencing the study's details such as the effectiveness of lopinavir/ritonavir in reducing viral loads and the significance of tertiary transmission cases, emphasizing its relevance during the early stages of the pandemic. Words like 'potential,' 'significant decrease,' and 'important case' underscore a moderate agreement and a serious interest in clinical insights.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the potential effectiveness of lopinavir/ritonavir in treating COVID-19 pneumonia, showing moderate agreement with the study's findings.

InterestModerate interest

Participants display a cautious but genuine interest, mainly focusing on the clinical implications and relevance of the research.

EngagementModerate engagement

The posts demonstrate active engagement by referencing specific details from the publication and considering its significance within the COVID-19 treatment landscape.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest a meaningful impact with some users highlighting the importance of this case study in understanding transmission and treatment efficacy.

Abstract in brief

  • The case involves a 54-year-old male in South Korea who was the third confirmed COVID-19 patient and caused secondary and tertiary transmissions, highlighting the virus's rapid spread.
  • The patient experienced mild respiratory symptoms initially, with pneumonia developing by day 6 of hospitalization, and his clinical course included transmission to others outside China.
  • The study reports that treatment with lopinavir-ritonavir (Kaletra) was associated with a significant decrease in viral loads, suggesting it may be effective in managing COVID-19 pneumonia.]

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青島周一
@syuichiao89 · X

カレトラかぁ。 Case of the Index Patient Who Caused Tertiary Transmission of COVID-19 Infection in Korea: the Application of Lopinavir/Ritonavir for the Treatment... - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/unoQ45ECjP

Feb 17, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 8,608 followers View post →
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新型コロナ(COVID 19)に関して、 カレトラを使用した症例報告は論文として出たみたいやね。韓国の事例。 https://t.co/DelzbgYsvP

Mar 1, 2020 · 2 likes · 129 followers View post →
@COVID_Evidence
@COVID_Evidence · X

Core Pubmed: Case of the Index Patient Who Caused Tertiary Transmission of COVID-19 Infection in Korea: the Application of Lopinavir/Ritonavir for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infected Pneumonia Monitored by Quantitative… https://t.co/PiYqsa24Qh #coronavirus #SARS_CoV_2 #covid19

Mar 17, 2020 · 1 like · 2,118 followers View post →
Irena Yu
@irinamow · X

Letter to the Editor: Case of the Index Patient Who Caused Tertiary Transmission of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Korea: the Application of Lopinavir/Ritonavir for the Treatment of COVID-19 Pneumonia Monitored by Quantitative RT-PCR - JKMS https://t.co/YomiKSmgJh

Mar 22, 2020 · 1 like · 980 followers View post →
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Trending on PubMed: Case of the Index Patient Who Caused Tertiary Transmission of COVID-19 Infection in Korea: the Application of Lopinavir/Ritonavir for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infected Pneumonia Monitored by Quantitative RT-PCR. https://t.co/x5OSRW2EdG

Feb 16, 2020 · 5,156 followers View post →
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@kuins · X

RT @PaperbirdsH: New article: Case of the Index Patient Who Caused Tertiary Transmission of COVID-19 Infection in Korea: the Application of…

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Irena Yu
@irinamow · X

Letter to the Editor: Case of the Index Patient Who Caused Tertiary Transmission of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Korea: the Application of Lopinavir/Ritonavir for the Treatment of COVID-19 Pneumonia Monitored by Quantitative RT-PCR - JKMS https://t.co/YomiKSmgJh

Mar 22, 2020 · 1 like · 980 followers View post →
@COVID_Evidence
@COVID_Evidence · X

Core Pubmed: Letter to the Editor: Case of the Index Patient Who Caused Tertiary Transmission of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Korea: the Application of Lopinavir/Ritonavir for the Treatment of COVID-19 Pneumonia… https://t.co/IBLxrIlYi7 #coronavirus #SARS_CoV_2 #covid19

Mar 18, 2020 · 2,118 followers View post →
@COVID_Evidence
@COVID_Evidence · X

Core Pubmed: Case of the Index Patient Who Caused Tertiary Transmission of COVID-19 Infection in Korea: the Application of Lopinavir/Ritonavir for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infected Pneumonia Monitored by Quantitative… https://t.co/PiYqsa24Qh #coronavirus #SARS_CoV_2 #covid19

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@Metallaw666 · X

新型コロナ(COVID 19)に関して、 カレトラを使用した症例報告は論文として出たみたいやね。韓国の事例。 https://t.co/DelzbgYsvP

Mar 1, 2020 · 2 likes · 129 followers View post →
織田真理
@kuins · X

RT @syuichiao89: カレトラかぁ。 Case of the Index Patient Who Caused Tertiary Transmission of COVID-19 Infection in Korea: the Application of Lop…

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RT @MissSimone: Case of the Index Patient Who Caused Tertiary Transmission of COVID-19 Infection in Korea: the Application of Lopinavir/Rit…

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@kuins · X

RT @PaperbirdsH: New article: Case of the Index Patient Who Caused Tertiary Transmission of COVID-19 Infection in Korea: the Application of…

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Feb 29, 2020 · 1,613 followers View post →
NFTdose
@PaperbirdsH · X

New article: The Author's Response: Case of the Index Patient Who Caused Tertiary Transmission of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Korea: the Application of Lopinavir/Ritonavir for the Treatment of COVID-19 Pneumonia Monitored by… https://t.co/SFcUYQ8Xei #coronavirus #wuhan #2019ncov

Feb 22, 2020 · 302 followers View post →
NFTdose
@PaperbirdsH · X

New article: Letter to the Editor: Case of the Index Patient Who Caused Tertiary Transmission of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Korea: the Application of Lopinavir/Ritonavir for the Treatment of COVID-19 Pneumonia Monitored by… https://t.co/Tvwz1v1SMU #coronavirus #wuhan #2019ncov

Feb 22, 2020 · 302 followers View post →
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Feb 22, 2020 · 372 followers View post →
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RT @DrJHK: Case of the Index Patient Who Caused Tertiary Transmission of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Korea: the Application of Lopinavir/Ri…

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青島周一
@syuichiao89 · X

カレトラかぁ。 Case of the Index Patient Who Caused Tertiary Transmission of COVID-19 Infection in Korea: the Application of Lopinavir/Ritonavir for the Treatment... - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/unoQ45ECjP

Feb 17, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 8,608 followers View post →
PubMed Trending
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Trending on PubMed: Case of the Index Patient Who Caused Tertiary Transmission of COVID-19 Infection in Korea: the Application of Lopinavir/Ritonavir for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infected Pneumonia Monitored by Quantitative RT-PCR. https://t.co/x5OSRW2EdG

Feb 16, 2020 · 5,156 followers View post →
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@MissSimone · X

Case of the Index Patient Who Caused Tertiary Transmission of COVID-19 Infection in Korea: the Application of Lopinavir/Ritonavir for the Treatment o... - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/1fwO9dsw30

Feb 15, 2020 · 1 share · 1,288 followers View post →
NFTdose
@PaperbirdsH · X

New article: Case of the Index Patient Who Caused Tertiary Transmission of COVID-19 Infection in Korea: the Application of Lopinavir/Ritonavir for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infected Pneumonia Monitored by Quantitative RT-PCR. https://t.co/uLTVztMf65 #coronavirus #wuhan #2019ncov

Feb 15, 2020 · 1 share · 302 followers View post →