Screening
Screening asymptomatic patients
Screening is not indicated in the SAHFs. These viral infections are not thought to be contagious outside of the symptomatic period, and even during the symptomatic period, do not demonstrate consistent or high-level community person-to-person transmission. Diagnostic tests are unlikely to be positive in asymptomatic individuals; therefore, widespread testing of asymptomatic contacts is not indicated.
Contact tracing
Contact tracing and monitoring of contacts for the development of symptoms is indicated to ensure rapid isolation and treatment if symptoms develop.
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