Clinical characteristics of asymptomatic and symptomatic patients with mild COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Detailed knowledge on the prevalence of asymptomatic cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the clinical characteristics of mild COVID-19 is essential for effective control of the COVID-19 pandemic. We determined the prevalence of asymptomatic cases of COVID-19 and characterized the symptoms of patients with mild COVID-19.

Methods

Study participants were recruited from a community facility designated for the isolation of patients without moderate-to-severe symptoms of COVID-19 in South Korea. The prevalence of asymptomatic patients at admission and the detailed symptoms of mild COVID-19 were evaluated through a questionnaire-based survey. Diagnosis of COVID-19 was confirmed by real-time RT-PCR.

Results

Of the 213 individuals with COVID-19, 41 (19.

SUBMITTER: Kim GU 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7252018 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature