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Table 2 Case definition of acute respiratory illness used in the ResPECT study

From: The Respiratory Protection Effectiveness Clinical Trial (ResPECT): a cluster-randomized comparison of respirator and medical mask effectiveness against respiratory infections in healthcare personnel

Signs

 

Fever (T > 37.8 °C)

 

Tachypnea (Respiratory Rate ≥ 25)

 

Coryza

 

Lymphadenopathy

 

Symptoms

 

Vomiting/Nausea

 

Diarrhea

 

Cough

 

Sputum production

 

Fatigue

 

Malaise

 

Headache

 

Sore throat

 

Dyspnea

 

Chills

 

Sweats

 

Arthralgias/Myalgias/Body Aches

 

Other gastrointestinal symptoms

 
  1. *Acute respiratory illness (ARI) is defined as: The presence of one sign(s) OR two symptom(s), as listed. Reported signs or symptoms must represent a change from baseline
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BMC Infectious Diseases

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