Selected article for: "substantial proportion and symptom onset"

Author: Xi He; Eric HY Lau; Peng Wu; Xilong Deng; Jian Wang; Xinxin Hao; Yiu Chung Lau; Jessica Y Wong; Yujuan Guan; Xinghua Tan; Xiaoneng Mo; Yanqing Chen; Baolin Liao; Weilie Chen; Fengyu Hu; Qing Zhang; Mingqiu Zhong; Yanrong Wu; Lingzhai Zhao; Fuchun Zhang; Benjamin J Cowling; Fang Li; Gabriel M Leung
Title: Temporal dynamics in viral shedding and transmissibility of COVID-19
  • Document date: 2020_3_18
  • ID: eflwztji_16
    Snippet: In conclusion, we found that viral shedding of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 patients peaked on or before symptom onset, and a substantial proportion of transmission likely occurred before first symptoms in the index case. More inclusive criteria for contact tracing to capture potential transmission events 2-3 days before symptom onset should be urgently considered for effective control of the outbreak......
    Document: In conclusion, we found that viral shedding of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 patients peaked on or before symptom onset, and a substantial proportion of transmission likely occurred before first symptoms in the index case. More inclusive criteria for contact tracing to capture potential transmission events 2-3 days before symptom onset should be urgently considered for effective control of the outbreak.

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