Covid-19 in outpatients-Is fever a useful indicator for SARS-CoV-2 infection?

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Understanding mild to moderate symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) is important in order to identify active cases early and thus counteract transmission.

Methods

In March 2020, Leipzig University Hospital established an outpatient clinic for patients potentially infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Confirmed cases with mild to moderate symptoms self-isolated at home and were followed-up by daily telephone calls for at least 14 days. Symptoms and course of illness of these patients are reported here.

Results

From March 20 to April 17, 2020, 1460 individuals were tested for SARS-CoV-2 by naso- or oropharyngeal swab for real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Covid-19 was confirmed in 91 (6.2%) patients,

SUBMITTER: Schneider A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7857607 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature