A systematic review of asymptomatic infections with COVID-19

Jilin University · First Hospital of Jilin University

PubMed
Indexed incrossrefdoajpubmed

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.

Citation impact

1,004
total citations
FWCI
21.83
Percentile
100%
References
36
Citations per year

Authors

7

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Asymptomatic
  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
  • Outbreak
  • Medicine
  • Harm
  • Public health
  • Intensive care medicine
  • Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
No related works found for this paper.

Funding