Epidemiological and Clinical Characteristics of COVID-19 in Adolescents and Young Adults

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Authors

Jiaqiang Liao · Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Shibing Fan · Chongqing Three Gorges Central Hospital

Jing Chen · Chongqing Three Gorges Central Hospital

Jianglin Wu · Chongqing Three Gorges Central Hospital

Shunqing Xu · Ministry of Ecology and Environment

Yuming Guo · Zhengzhou University

Chunhui Li

Abstract

This single-center study with a relatively small sample size showed that adolescent and young adult patients with COVID-19 had a long incubation period and a short serial interval. The transmission occurred from asymptomatic cases to family members. Fewer patients developed complications during treatment.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 COVID-19 and Mental Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Innovation

Volume 1, Issue 1, pp. 100001-100001

DOI: 10.1016/j.xinn.2020.04.001

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