The true spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection is much greater than that observed by capturing only swab-diagnosed COVID-19 cases

(European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology) COVID-19: The MAINSTREAM project in Lombardy, Italy -- The true prevalence of COVID-19 is still unknown due to the high proportion of subclinical infection. Measuring seroprevalence may be crucial to improve knowledge about the impact of COVID-19 in rheumatic patients. Data shared at the 2021 EULAR congress highlight that the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection is much greater than that observed by capturing only swab-diagnosed COVID-19 cases, but consistent with healthy population.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news