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* Patients report flu like symptoms in the initial stages. | * Patients report flu like symptoms in the initial stages. | ||
* Infected people can also report upper respiratory symptoms. | * Infected people can also report upper respiratory symptoms. | ||
* The most | * The most important part of taking history is establishing patient exposure to the source of the infection. | ||
=== Common Symptoms === | |||
Common symptoms of coronavirus infection include: | |||
* Fever<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/mers/about/symptoms.html|title=|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref> | |||
* Cough | |||
* Shortness of breath | |||
=== Less Common Symptoms === | |||
* Diarrhea<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/mers/about/symptoms.html|title=|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}}</ref> | |||
* Nausea | |||
* Vomiting | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Coronavirus infections are not usually diagnosed due to the mild, self-limiting nature of the disease.
History and Symptoms
History
- The history of coronavirus infection includes exposure to the infected animals or humans.
- Patients report flu like symptoms in the initial stages.
- Infected people can also report upper respiratory symptoms.
- The most important part of taking history is establishing patient exposure to the source of the infection.
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms of coronavirus infection include:
- Fever[1]
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
Less Common Symptoms
- Diarrhea[2]
- Nausea
- Vomiting
References
- ↑ https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/mers/about/symptoms.html. Missing or empty
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