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MedscapeUnivadisEnglish EditionMedscapeUnivadisXPlease confirm that you would like to log out of Medscape.If you log out, you will be required to enter your username and password the next time you visit.&gt;For more diabetes and endocrinology news, follow us on andChildren and teens between ages 10-19 are more likely to spread the coronavirus among family members than adults and children under 10, according to in South Korea. The results were published online as an early release article from the journal&nbsp;Emerging Infectious Diseases&nbsp;and could be updated before the official release in October.Researchers at the CDC and Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analyzed reports from nearly 60,000 people who had contact with 5,706 coronavirus patients between January and March. They found that 12% of household contacts had COVID-19, and about 2% of non-household contacts contracted the virus."Use of personal protective measures and social distancing reduces the likelihood of transmission," the authors wrote.In households with coronavirus patients between ages 10-19, nearly 19% of contacts tested positive for COVID-19. This was the highest rate of transmission among the age groups. Children under age 10 had the lowest rate at 5.3%.Based on the timing of South Korea's lockdown measures, the high percentage among teens and tweens but not among younger children could explain how transmission occurred around school closures, the authors wrote. In China, for instance, a contact-tracing study showed that school closures and social distancing significantly reduced the rate of COVID-19 among school-aged children. Additional studies, including antibody tests, would better explain the public health benefit of school closures to prevent the spread of the virus, they added."Although the detection rate for contacts of preschool-aged children was lower, young children may show higher attack rates when the school closure ends, contributing to community transmission of COVID-19," they wrote.Higher detection among household contacts rather than non-household contacts could also reflect how the virus moved among family members when they were at home during shelter-in-place orders."Given the high infection rate within families, personal protective measures should be used at home to reduce the risk for transmission," they wrote.If someone at home has tested positive for the coronavirus, social distancing and personal hygiene are the "most viable options" to prevent spread of the virus, the authors said. Future research might be able to explain whether wearing face masks at home could help, especially if some family members have underlying conditions or face a high risk of contracting COVID-19.SOURCE:CDC Emerging Infectious Diseases, "Contact Tracing during Coronavirus Disease Outbreak, South Korea, 2020."WebMD Health News&nbsp;©&nbsp;2020&nbsp;WebMD Inc.This news article was written and produced by staff at and is intended for a consumer audience. Questions or comments? Email .Cite this: Teens, Tweens More Likely to Spread COVID-19, Study Finds&nbsp;-&nbsp;Medscape&nbsp;-&nbsp;Jul&nbsp;22,&nbsp;2020.Commenting is limited to medical professionals. To comment please .Comments on Medscape are moderated and should be professional in tone and on topic. You must declare any conflicts of interest related to your comments and responses. Please see our for further information. We reserve the right to remove posts at our sole discretion.Comments on Medscape are moderated and should be professional in tone and on topic. You must declare any conflicts of interest related to your comments and responses. Please see our for further information. We reserve the right to remove posts at our sole discretion.According to PHYSICIANSMy AlertsYou have already selected for My AlertsClick the topic below to receive emails when new articles are available.You've successfully added to your alerts. You will receive email when new content is published.processing....What to Read Next on MedscapeBusiness of MedicineMedscape ConsultRecommended ReadingRelated Conditions &amp; ProceduresSlideshowExpert CommentaryRecommendationsb:curatedcuratedHasData : falseEmail ThisFeedbackSendSend FeedbackPleasedo not use this form to submit personal or patient medical information or to report adverse drug events. You are encouraged to report adverse drug event information to the FDA.Your Name is required.Subject is required.Please enter a Recipient Address and/or check the Send me a copy checkbox.Your email has been sent.is an Invalid Email Address.Find Us OnAboutMembershipNetworkEditionsAll material on this website is protected by copyright, Copyright © 1994-2022 by WebMD LLC. This website also contains material copyrighted by 3rd parties.Close

MedscapeUnivadisEnglish EditionMedscapeUnivadisXPlease confirm that you would like to log out of Medscape.If you log out, you will be required to enter your username and password the next time you visit.&gt;For more diabetes and endocrinology news, follow us on andChildren and teens between ages 10-19 are more likely to spread the coronavirus among family members than adults and children under 10, according to in South Korea. The results were published online as an early release article from the journal&nbsp;Emerging Infectious Diseases&nbsp;and could be updated before the official release...

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