Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Coronavirus screening
Introduction
Overview
Overview
There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for coronavirus infection.
Screening
Screening
- There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for coronavirus infection.
- In the wake of the recent SARS-CoV-2 outbreak, people with a recent travel history of China and Southeast Asia are actively being screened and evaluated at the ports of entry.
- The evaluation is majorly dependent on travelers’ history of travel and the presence/absence of symptoms.
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sabawoon Mirwais, M.B.B.S, M.D.[2]