COVID-19 and clinical mimics. Correct diagnosis is the key to appropriate therapy
Kamal Kant Sahu, Ajay Kumar Mishra, Kevin Martin, Iryana Chastain
Abstract
As of 29 April 2020, across the globe, there are 3,216,353 confirmed Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 disease) with 227,894 deaths. The health care infrastructure of most of the countries is overwhelmed due to the gigantic upsurge of the new cases within a short time period. Most of the beds in the regular wards and critical care units are currently occupied by either people under investigation (PUI) or COVID-19 confirmed cases. We hereby discuss the challenges faced while approaching any case of shortness of breath, or other common upper respiratory symptoms during the current COVID-19 pandemic era.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Pandemic2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)MedicineGlobeIntensive care medicineDiseaseHealth careMedical emergencyVirologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)Political sciencePathologyOphthalmologyLawOutbreakCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesLong-Term Effects of COVID-19Respiratory Support and Mechanisms