Erereoghor Otrofanowei, Iorhen Ephraim Akase, Bolaji Oluwarotimi Olopade, Patricia E Akintan, Uyiekpen E Ima-Edomwonyi, Yeside Olubunmi Akinbolagbe, Osigwe Paul Agabi, Danladi Abraham Nmadu, Gbemileke O Akinbode, Adefolarin Opawoye, C Aramide Olasope, Adewale Ogundare, B Abiola Bolarinwa, Oluwakemi Elizabeth Awojumobi-Otokiti, Precious J Enajeroh, Moses Karami, Christopher Imokhuede Esezobor, Gbenga Olorunfemi, Yewande O Oshodi, Ayotunde Ayodeji Oluwole, Wasiu Lanre Adeyemo, Christopher O Bode
UNLABELLED: The use of reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) is the gold standard laboratory test for diagnosing SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, it has the disadvantage of a long turnaround time and cost. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) formulated a case definition for COVID-19. We sought to determine the utility of a 14-item, point-weighted clinical screening questionnaire adapted from the NCDC case definition in identifying patients more likely to have the disease...
2022: Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal