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Asymptomatic infection and atypical manifestations of COVID-19: Comparison of viral shedding duration.

Authors :
Noh, Ji Yun
Yoon, Jin Gu
Seong, Hye
Choi, Won Suk
Sohn, Jang Wook
Cheong, Hee Jin
Kim, Woo Joo
Song, Joon Young
Source :
Journal of Infection; Nov2020, Vol. 81 Issue 5, p816-846, 31p
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

• More than 25% of patients with COVID-19 were asymptomatic. • Among patients with COVID-19, 26.1% presented anosmia, and 22.6% complained of ageusia with median duration of 7 days. • Mean duration of SARS-CoV-2 viral shedding was 24.5 days. • Irrespective of clinical manifestations, all patients with COVID-19 showed prolonged viral shedding. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01634453
Volume :
81
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Infection
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
146751859
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinf.2020.05.035