Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in asymptomatic preoperative patients scheduled for dermatologic surgery: A single-center retrospective chart review

Selcen S Yuksel,Alvin W Li,Simon S Yoo

doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2022.05.017

Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in asymptomatic preoperative patients scheduled for dermatologic surgery: A single-center retrospective chart review

Selcen S Yuksel, Alvin W Li + Show 1 more

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2022.05.017

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Journal: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology	Publication Date: May 16, 2022
License type: NO-CC CODE

Affiliation: Northwestern University

#Prevalence Of Asymptomatic Infection #Fulminant Respiratory Failure + Show 8 more

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To the Editor: SARS-CoV-2, the pathogen responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, presents a spectrum of disease severity, ranging from asymptomatic infection to pneumonia and fulminant respiratory failure. Although asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection has been well-documented, data regarding the prevalence of asymptomatic infection in patients scheduled for ambulatory procedures are limited.1-4 However, knowing asymptomatic prevalence rates could be helpful to dermatologic surgeons at increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission given their case mix, which includes a bulk of procedures performed on the head and neck.

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