February 10, 2020

The First Case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia Imported into Korea from Wuhan, China: Implication for Infection Prevention and Control Measures

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting

• In reviewing the importation of the first 2019-nCoV case to Korea, clinicians call for testing all symptomatic individuals with epidemiologic risk for 2019-nCoV rather than waiting for pneumonia or other symptoms to develop. They describe potential flaws of relying on chest radiography and clinical cues, urging clinicians to prioritize travel history to improve early detection and isolation. 

Kim et al. (Feb 10, 2020). The First Case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia Imported into Korea from Wuhan, China: Implication for Infection Prevention and Control Measures. J Korean Med Sci. https://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2020.35.e61