Asymptomatic COVID-19 in hospital visitors: The underestimated potential of viral shedding
oleh: 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 |
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| Diterbitkan: | Elsevier 2021-01-01 |
Deskripsi
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 practices to reduce nosocomial transmissions.