Publications by authors named "Martha Downen"
Article Synopsis
- Early recognition of COVID-19 is crucial for implementing public health measures, with this study focusing on the characteristics and predictors of SARS-CoV-2 infections in a nationwide survey of over 5,000 adults in the US.
- The survey found that only 14.5% of participants reported COVID-19-like symptoms, with 24.3% of those tested returning positive results, primarily characterized by dry cough, fever, and difficulty breathing.
- Key predictors of testing positive included severe symptoms, recent travel, and specific demographic factors, highlighting the importance of self-reported data in understanding the disease amidst limited testing availability.
