February 25, 2020

First Atypical case of 2019 novel coronavirus in Yan’an, China

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting

• Hao et al report on an atypical COVID-19 case in a 60 -year old man manifesting mainly as fatigue. The patient did not have fever or respiratory symptoms. Diagnosis was confirmed by epidemiological characteristics, chest imaging, and lab findings. There is need to expand case definition for better case management and understanding of epidemiology of the illness.

Hao et al. (Feb 20, 2020). First Atypical case of 2019 novel coronavirus in Yan’an, China. Clinical Microbiology and Infection.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmi.2020.02.011