What does asymptomatic mean NHS?

Asymptomatic means that a disease is present but does not cause any symptoms at all in a person who is infected with it. An example of this is a disease called asymptomatic HIV. A person who has this disease does not show any symptoms of it and can easily pass the disease on to others without even knowing it. Asymptomatic HIV does not affect the ability of the infected person to perform normal everyday activities but it can be quite dangerous to other people’s health

What does asymptomatic mean in the UK?

If no symptoms are showing, that doesn’t necessarily mean the infection isn’t there. Because COVID-19 is a respiratory virus, it’s highly contagious when you sneeze or cough. If you have symptoms and have been in contact with someone who has symptoms, you may have been infected.

What does asymptomatic mean in England?

The NHS defines asymptomatic as a state where someone does not have symptoms of coronavirus and does not show any signs of infection. This could include having a fever, sore throat, cough, runny nose, and other symptoms. If you have underlying health conditions like heart disease, diabetes or respiratory disease, you may be at a higher risk of developing severe symptoms after the infection.

What does asymptomatic mean in NHS test results?

The NHS uses the term asymptomatic to describe a negative test result for a particular disease. That does not mean the disease is completely cured or gone. It simply means that there is no evidence of the disease in the body. This is usually due to successful treatment or an earlier stage of the disease.

What does asymptomatic mean in the NHS?

People who are asymptomatic have no symptoms. They may still be carrying the virus, however, and could spread the disease to others. When an individual tests asymptomatic but is showing symptoms, they are said to be recovering from COVID-19.