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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Pathology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The global spread of COVID-19 necessitates updated protocols for medical examiner/coroner offices.
  • Many COVID-19 infected individuals are asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic, complicating identification of infectious decedents.
  • Existing guidelines for COVID-19 autopsies show variability, and scene investigation guidance is limited.

Observation:

  • A case of sudden unexpected death due to COVID-19 is presented.
  • The case illustrates common autopsy findings, diagnostic challenges, and essential biosafety considerations.
  • The majority of COVID-19 infected individuals may not exhibit typical symptoms, posing a risk even in non-COVID-19 related deaths.

Findings:

  • Review and summarization of current COVID-19 literature relevant to postmortem examinations.
  • Characterization of gross and histologic findings in COVID-19 decedents.
  • Identification of infectious risks associated with decedents dying with, not of, COVID-19.

Implications:

  • Provides practical, evidence-based biosafety guidance for medical examiner-coroner offices.
  • Addresses the need for standardized autopsy and scene investigative protocols for COVID-19 cases.
  • Aims to enhance the safety of personnel handling COVID-19 decedents during autopsies and investigations.