A Systematic Review of Asymptomatic Infections with COVID-19

Overview

Journal J Microbiol Immunol Infect

Specialties Allergy & Immunology
Microbiology

Date 2020 May 20

PMID 32425996

Citations 442

Authors

Zhiru Gao

Yinghui Xu

Chao Sun

Xu Wang

Ye Guo

Shi Qiu

Kewei Ma

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Abstract

Since the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in late December 2019, it has brought significant harm and challenges to over 200 countries and regions around the world. However, there is increasing evidence that many patients with COVID-19 are asymptomatic or have only mild symptoms, but they are able to transmit the virus to others. There are difficulties in screening for asymptomatic infections, which makes it more difficult for national prevention and control of this epidemic. This article reviews the characteristics, treatment, and outcomes of asymptomatic infections with COVID-19, hoping it would be helpful for early prevention and control of this severe public health threat worldwide.

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