Table 2.
Characteristics of acute respiratory illness since March 1, 2020 in seropositive or seronegative individuals.
| Seropositive (n = 14) | Seronegative (n = 143) | |
|---|---|---|
| Fever ≥ 38◦C – n (%) | 7 (50) | 45 (31.5) |
| Chills – n (%) | 7 (50) | 57 (39.9) |
| Fatigue – n (%) | 11 (78.6) | 96 (67.1) |
| Muscle aches – n (%) | 7 (50) | 45 (31.5) |
| Sore throat – n (%) | 5 (35.7) | 88 (61.5) |
| Cough – n (%) | 6 (42.9) | 100 (69.9) |
| Runny nose – n (%) | 8 (57.1) | 99 (69.2) |
| Difficulty breathing – n (%) | 5 (35.6) | 34 (23.8) |
| Shortness of breath – n (%) | 4 (28.6) | 22 (15.4) |
| Chest pain – n (%) | 4 (28.6) | 29 (20.3) |
| Other respiratory symptoms – n (%) | 2 (14.3) | 21 (14.7) |
| Headache – n (%) | 10 (71.4) | 75 (52.4) |
| Nausea/vomiting – n (%) | 0 | 17 (11.9) |
| Stomach ache – n (%) | 2 (14.3) | 19 (13.3) |
| Diarrhea – n (%) | 5 (35.7) | 32 (22.4) |
| Sought medical attention – n (%) | 8 (57.1) | 90 (62.9) |
| Missed work or school – n (%) | 8 (57.1) | 61 (42.7) |
| Hospitalizeda – n (%) | 3 (21.4) | 7 (4.9) |
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Only difference between the proportion of hospitalized patients between seropositive and seronegative individuals was statistically significant (p = 0.047).