We noted in particular a strong expression of Ang-(1-7) in three prolonged viral shedders, one being the patient with the highest plasma concentration of Ang II in this group, the second patient was a 81 years old woman with HT (candesartan medication; kalemia: 3.68 mmol/L), while the third patient was a 52 years old man with no known history of HT (kalemia: 3.82 mmol/L). The gene discussed is ANG; the disease is hematocrit.