Solitary Anosmia/Ageusia in Prison: Results From a COVID-19 Cluster.
J Correct Health Care
; 27(1): 8-10, 2021 03.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2261745
ABSTRACT
A prison setting with its congregate environment is at high risk for widespread transmission of respiratory illnesses. Identifying COVID-19 cases as early as possible and isolating cases and tracing contacts is critical to halting the spread of this disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) added new loss of taste or smell to its list of symptoms and, initially, only if associated with at least one of six other symptoms. The CDC has since updated the guidance to remove this qualifier as of May 13, 2020. New loss of taste or smell, alone, can help to identify COVID-19 cases. Solitary anosmia/ageusia should be strongly considered in routine symptom screening protocols for COVID-19.
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Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Prisons
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Ageusia
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Anosmia
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Correct Health Care
Journal subject:
Public Health
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Health Services
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Jchc.20.05.0044
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