A Cautionary Tale of an Atypical Presentation of COVID-19 in the Geriatric Population
https://doi.org/10.33591/sfp.46.4.uc1
- Author:
Joe Li Yah Ting
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
2019-nCov;
SARS-CoV-2;
COVID-19;
Atypical presentation;
Low-grade fever;
Fever;
Elderly;
Geriatrics
- From:The Singapore Family Physician
2020;46(4):72-74
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Geriatric patients may present with atypical symptoms for COVID-19. This case aims to highlight how an elderly patient with two to three weeks of low-grade fever of unknown origin was managed. The family medicine resident was able to assess the patient holistically and admit her to the right discipline with the proper contact precaution.
