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==Complications Based Questions== | ==Complications Based Questions== | ||
====What population is most at risk for severe disease from COVID-19?==== | ====What population is most at risk for severe disease from COVID-19?==== | ||
*COVID-19 is a new disease and there is limited information regarding risk factors for severe illness. Based on currently available information and clinical expertise, older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.<ref name="urlPeople Who Are at Higher Risk for Severe Illness | Coronavirus | COVID-19 | CDC">{{cite web |url=https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/groups-at-higher-risk.html |title=People Who Are at Higher Risk for Severe Illness | Coronavirus | COVID-19 | CDC |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | |||
====What risk factors result in severe complications from COVID-19?==== | ====What risk factors result in severe complications from COVID-19?==== | ||
====What systems other than the Respiratory system can be involved?==== | ====What systems other than the Respiratory system can be involved?==== | ||
====Does prolonged ventilation in hospitalized patients worsen the outcome of COVID-19?==== | ====Does prolonged ventilation in hospitalized patients worsen the outcome of COVID-19?==== | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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Complications Based Questions
What population is most at risk for severe disease from COVID-19?
- COVID-19 is a new disease and there is limited information regarding risk factors for severe illness. Based on currently available information and clinical expertise, older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.[1]