Magnitude of asymptomatic COVID-19 cases throughout the course of infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections are responsible for potentially significant transmission of COVID-19. Worldwide, a number of studies were conducted to estimate the magnitude of asymptomatic COVID-19 cases. However, there is a need for more robust and well-designed studies to have a relevant public health intervention. Synthesis of the available studies significantly strengthens the quality of evidences for public health practice. Thus, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the overall magnitude of asymptomatic COVID-19 cases throughout the course of infection using available evidences.

Methods

We followed the PRISMA checklist to present this study. Two experienced review authors (MA and DBK) were systematically searched international elect

SUBMITTER: Alene M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7987199 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature