Diagnostic value of cutaneous manifestation of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

ABSTRACT:

Background

One of the challenging aspects of SARS-CoV-2 infection is its diverse multisystemic disease presentation.

Objectives

To evaluate the diagnostic value of cutaneous manifestations of SARS-CoV-2 infection and investigate their duration and timing in relation to other COVID-19 symptoms.

Methods

We used data from 336 847 UK users of the COVID Symptom Study app to assess the diagnostic value of body rash or an acral rash in SARS-CoV-2 infection, and data from an independent online survey of 11 544 respondents to investigate skin-specific symptoms and collect their photographs.

Results

Using data from the app, we show significant association between skin rashes and a positive swab test result (odds ratio 1·67, 95% confidence interval 1·42-1·97). Strikingly,

SUBMITTER: Visconti A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8014275 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature