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A great study on asymptomatic #COVID19 infection & transmission:
14000 tested via PCR, 49 positive, 30 participated in study
13/30 (43%) NEVER had symptoms (truly asymptomatic)
Asymptomatic have lower viral load & faster time to viral clearance
bit.ly/2A68mSH
A great study on asymptomatic #COVID19 infection & transmission:
14000 tested via PCR, 49 positive, 30 participated in study
13/30 (43%) NEVER had symptoms (truly asymptomatic)
Asymptomatic have lower viral load & faster time to viral clearance
bit.ly/2A68mSH
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"asymptomatic participants had a lower probability of having a positive RT-PCR result (i.e. a faster viral clearance) than symptomatic participants"
Of 30 asymptomatic cases: "Two of the asymptomatic individuals appeared to transmit the infection to up to four contacts."
"asymptomatic participants had a lower probability of having a positive RT-PCR result (i.e. a faster viral clearance) than symptomatic participants"
Of 30 asymptomatic cases: "Two of the asymptomatic individuals appeared to transmit the infection to up to four contacts."
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Take away points:
-This is a careful study that really defined those with no symptoms
-Those without symptoms probaly less likely to transmit virus
-Due to high proportion of asymptomatic individuals, they still contribute to driving pandemic
Take away points:
-This is a careful study that really defined those with no symptoms
-Those without symptoms probaly less likely to transmit virus
-Due to high proportion of asymptomatic individuals, they still contribute to driving pandemic
