New England Journal of Medicine· 2020Q1
First Case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in the United States
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The first confirmed case of 2019-nCoV infection in the United States is reported, detailing its identification, diagnosis, and clinical progression from mild symptoms to pneumonia.
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Key points
- First confirmed US case of 2019-nCoV identified.
- Patient's symptoms evolved from mild to pneumonia within 9 days.
- Highlights the necessity of clinician-public health coordination.
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Abstract
An outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) that began in Wuhan, China, has spread rapidly, with cases now confirmed in multiple countries. We report the first case of 2019-nCoV infection confirmed in the United States and describe the identification, diagnosis, clinical course, and management of the case, including the patient's initial mild symptoms at presentation with progression to pneumonia on day 9 of illness. This case highlights the importance of close coordination between clinicians and public health authorities at the local, state, and federal levels, as well as the need for rapid dissemination of clinical information related to the care of patients with this emerging infection.
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