A case of extremely prolonged viral shedding: could cell cultures be a diagnostic tool to drive the COVID-19 patients discharge?

Abstract This study addresses the case of a patient with prolonged viral shedding reported by Real-Time PCR, until 71 days from symptoms onset. However, viral culture got negative results after 30 days from symptoms onset. Viral culture may thus be a worthwhile test for patients discharge, in particular for those presenting prolonged viral shedding.