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A case describing patients with COVID-19 that secondarily transmitted
Yanan Zhang1, Xia Cao1, Juan Ma2
1Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China.
Annals of Palliative Medicine
|September 7, 2021
Summary
This study describes local coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) transmission in China. Findings detail clinical characteristics and infection sources in non-Hubei patients, aiding understanding of secondary COVID-19 spread.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) poses a significant global health risk.
- Monitoring viral transmission and clinical features is crucial for managing the pandemic.
- This study focuses on secondary COVID-19 transmission outside the primary outbreak area.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the clinical characteristics of patients with secondary COVID-19 transmission.
- To identify the sources of infection in these patients.
- To enhance understanding of local COVID-19 spread.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective case series of five laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 patients.
- Data collected included epidemiological, demographic, clinical, laboratory, and radiological information.
- Follow-up evaluation was conducted up to March 12, 2020.
Main Results:
- The study included two couples and a young woman, none with travel history to Hubei.
- Four patients likely contracted COVID-19 from asymptomatic visitors; one from a densely populated area.
- Symptoms varied, including fever and cough; one patient had severe dyspnea. Ground-glass opacities were observed in chest imaging for three patients. Lymphopenia was noted in three participants.
- All five patients recovered and were discharged.
Conclusions:
- The study highlights local transmission of COVID-19.
- Findings contribute to understanding secondary transmission patterns.
- This research provides insights into non-Hubei COVID-19 cases.
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