COVID-19 symptoms at time of testing and association with positivity among outpatients tested for SARS-CoV-2.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Symptoms associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection remain incompletely understood, especially among ambulatory, non-hospitalized individuals. With host factors, symptoms predictive of SARS-CoV-2 could be used to guide testing and intervention strategies.

Methods

Between March 16 and September 3, 2020, we examined the characteristics and symptoms reported by individuals presenting to a large outpatient testing program in the Southeastern US for nasopharyngeal SARS-CoV-2 RNA RT-PCR testing. Using self-reported symptoms, demographic characteristics, and exposure and travel histories, we identified the variables associated with testing positive using modified Poisson regression.

Results

Among 20,177 tested individuals, the proportion positive was 9.4% (95% CI, 9.0

SUBMITTER: Wohl DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8664207 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature