Asymptomatic COVID-19 in hospital visitors: The underestimated potential of viral shedding

Asymptomatic COVID-19 in hospital visitors: The underestimated potential of viral shedding

In a single day, six of 150 (4%) asymptomatic visitors were diagnosed with COVID-19 at a hospital with a universal masking policy. Two inpatients (contacts) subsequently developed symptoms. More rigorous protective measures during visitation periods may need to be included in infection control pract...

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Main Authors: Victor C. Passarelli, Klinger Faico-Filho, Luiz Vinicius Leão Moreira, Ana Paula Cunha, Joseane Mayara Almeida Carvalho, Gabriela Rodrigues Barbosa, Clarice Camargo, Danielle D. Conte, Ana H. Perosa, Nancy Bellei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Visitors
Nosocomial
Sarscov2
Universal mask
Asymptomatic
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S120197122032261X

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