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* In the wake of recent developments, and the declaration of COVID-19 to be a pandemic, the above mentioned condition is actively evolving. | * In the wake of recent developments, and the declaration of COVID-19 to be a pandemic, the above mentioned condition is actively evolving. | ||
*History should also be focused on the possible exposure to a confirmed COVID-19 patient. | *History should also be focused on the possible exposure to a confirmed COVID-19 patient. | ||
*In the case of a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19, thorough and extensive history regarding the close contacts and recent exposure to other healthy/diseased individuals should be taken. Such measures can help in tracking down potential asymptomatic patients.<br /> | *In the case of a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19, thorough and extensive history regarding the close contacts and recent exposure to other healthy/diseased individuals should be taken. Such measures can help in tracking down potential asymptomatic patients. | ||
=== Common Symptoms === | |||
* The following symptoms can appear 2 - 14 days after exposure: | |||
** Fever | |||
** Cough | |||
** Shortness of breath<br /> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
History and Symptoms
History
- History can include international travel to where Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is highly prevalent.
- In the wake of recent developments, and the declaration of COVID-19 to be a pandemic, the above mentioned condition is actively evolving.
- History should also be focused on the possible exposure to a confirmed COVID-19 patient.
- In the case of a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19, thorough and extensive history regarding the close contacts and recent exposure to other healthy/diseased individuals should be taken. Such measures can help in tracking down potential asymptomatic patients.
Common Symptoms
- The following symptoms can appear 2 - 14 days after exposure:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath