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Review
. 2020 Jun:127:104357.
doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2020.104357. Epub 2020 Apr 10.

Epidemiology and clinical features of COVID-19: A review of current literature

Juan A Siordia Jr  1
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Epidemiology and clinical features of COVID-19: A review of current literature

Juan A Siordia Jr. J Clin Virol. 2020 Jun.

Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 is a pandemic influencing the first half of the year 2020. The virus has rapidly spread to many countries. Studies are rapidly published to share information regarding epidemiology, clinical and diagnostic patterns, and prognosis. The following review condenses the surge of information into an organized format.

Keywords: Coronavirus disease 2019; Diagnosis; Epidemiology; Pandemic; Severe acute respiratory disease.

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Figures

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Fig. 1
Representation of COVID-19 Clinical and Transmission Periods.
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Fig. 2
A) Coronal thin-section unenhanced CT image showing ground-glass opacities with a rounded morphology (arrows). B) Axial thin-section unenhanced CT scan showing diffuse bilateral confluent and patchy ground-glass (white arrows) and consolidative (black arrows) pulmonary opacities. Note the peripheral propensity.
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Fig. 3
COVID-19 Diagnostic and Risk-Stratification Algorithm.
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