The first report on detecting SARS-CoV-2 inside bacteria of the human gut microbiome: A case series on asymptomatic family members and a child with COVID-19.

F1000Res · 2022 · PMC11502994 · PMID 39464247

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Given the hugely significant impact that concluding gut bacteria can be infected by SARS-CoV-2 through a bacteriophage-like property can have to humanity, I encourage the authors and editorial team to exercise caution and responsibility in promoting this conclusion with insufficient evidence.

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