First Case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in the United States
Publication Title
The New England Journal of Medicine
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-31-2020
Keywords
2019-nCoV
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.
Specialty/Research Institute
Infectious Diseases
DOI
10.1056/NEJMoa2001191
