scholarly journals Case Report: COVID-19 Patient With Chief Complaint of Anosmia and Ageusia; a Unique Perspective on Atypical Symptomatology and Management in the Military

2020 ◽  
Vol 185 (11-12) ◽  
pp. e2176-e2179 ◽  
Author(s):  
L T Alicia C Smith ◽  
C D R James Hodges ◽  
Molly Pratt ◽  
Ian M Porter
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Chief Complaint ◽  
Shortness Of Breath ◽  
Screening Guidelines ◽  
Atypical Symptoms ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Screening Protocol ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
The Military

ABSTRACT A novel corona virus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2, found in Wuhan, China in December 2019 has since spread to multiple continents and has been implicated in thousands of deaths. This pandemic—causing virus has been initially described (corona virus disease 2019 [COVID-19]) with the presentation of fever, cough, and shortness of breath. The majority of studies published have been conducted on inpatient cases and a shortage of tests has encouraged screening only of patients with classic presentation. A positive COVID-19 case of a healthy military male, with the chief complaint of anosmia and ageusia, instigated local re-evaluation of the screening protocol for possible COVID-19 patients. Multiple studies in Europe have implicated anosmia and ageusia as symptoms associated with COVID-19, and subsequently, anosmia and ageusia have been added to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention screening guidelines as well. There should be a higher index of suspicion when evaluating a patient with high-risk activities, travel, and atypical symptoms. More studies need to be conducted with a healthy outpatient population to further understand this disease and decrease its impact.

scholarly journals Computed tomography manifestation of novel corona virus pneumonia

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 719
Author(s):  
Gursimran Singh Nayyar ◽  
Ashish Behera ◽  
Tejinder Pal Singh Grewal
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Shortness Of Breath ◽  
Chest Computed Tomography ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Virus Pneumonia ◽  
Chief Complaints ◽  
Acid Test

Since December 2019, the outbreak of the novel corona virus has impacted nearly >60 million peoples in more than 150 countries. In this case report, we aim to define the chest computed tomography findings of 2019-novel corona virus associated with pneumonia. A 47-year-old female patient, who is known case of hypertension and diabetes, presented with chief complaints of fever and shortness of breath since, two days. Chest computed tomography was performed and showed bilateral multifocal ground glass opacities with consolidation which suggested viral pneumonia as a differential diagnosis, and subsequent 2019-novel corona virus pneumonia nucleic acid test was positive.

An elderly man presented with autoimmune haemolytic anaemia- a consequence of severe corona virus disease 19 (COVID-19)

2021 ◽  
pp. 57-59
Author(s):  
Md Nazmul Hasan ◽  
Chowdhury Adnan Sami ◽  
Md Rasul Amin ◽  
Abed Hussain Khan ◽  
Sunil Kumar Biswas
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Connective Tissue ◽  
Connective Tissue Disease ◽  
Haemolytic Anaemia ◽  
Lymphoproliferative Disorder ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Autoimmune Haemolytic Anaemia ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Increased Risk

Autoimmune hemolytic anaemia (AIHA) can be caused by many diseases like connective tissue disease, lymphoproliferative disorder, certain infections and various medications. The coronavirus disease 19(COVID-19) can cause an increased risk of thrombosis. But, the association of AIHA with COVID-19 is not well understood. Here, in this case report a 45-year-old man who presented with fever, cough, anaemia and splenomegaly. On further investigation, he was confirmed as severe COVID-19 case with AIHA. Subsequently he was managed with prednisolone with good results. BSMMU J 2021; 14 (COVID -19 Supplement): 57-59

FOOT DROP FOLLOWING COVID-19 INFECTION. A CASE REPORT AND ITS OUTCOME

2021 ◽  
pp. 28-29
Author(s):  
N S T Tejaswi Karri ◽  
Sowmya Devi Uppaluri ◽  
Akshatha Savith ◽  
V H Ganaraja
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Severe Pneumonia ◽  
Patient Positioning ◽  
Common Peroneal Nerve ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
Foot Drop ◽  
Prone Positioning ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy

INTRODUCTION: Corona virus disease-19 (COVID-19) is one among the worst pandemics faced by mankind and there are various neurological manifestations either direct or indirect effect of Corona virus. Here we report a case of foot drop secondary to entrapment peroneal injury in COVID-19 patient as a sequelae of prone positioning. CASE REPORT: A 55-year-old gentleman was diagnosed with RT PCR positive COVID19 and was hospitalized for severe respiratory syndrome. HRCT thorax done showed CORADS score of 6 with severity index of 14/25. During this period, patient was on treatment according to ICMR guidelines and prone position for about 20 hours/day for 20 days for severe pneumonia. During follow up after 15 days of discharge, he had developed features of foot drop secondary to common peroneal nerve palsy which was later conrmed by electro diagnostic studies and nerve ultrasound. Patient was started on oral steroids and along with supportive measures. He is followed up for a period of 3 months and has noted 50% improvement in his symptoms. CONCLUSION: While prone positioning should continue to be utilized in COVID-19 pneumonia as dictated by the current literature, precaution has to be taken with it. Changing patient positioning at shorter intervals and timely mobilization are necessary.

scholarly journals COVID-19: A Global Pandemic of 21st Century

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3-s) ◽  
pp. 311-321
Author(s):  
Prabhakar Budholiya ◽  
Abdul Wajid Ali ◽  
Deepshikha Gunwan ◽  
Sana Sahil ◽  
C.K. Tyagi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virus Disease ◽  
Respiratory Illness ◽  
World Health ◽  
Severe Illness ◽  
Director General ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
The World ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Corona Viruses

In last of 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention started monitoring the outbreak of a new corona virus, SARS-CoV-2, which causes the respiratory illness now known as COVID-19. Authorities first identified the virus in Wuhan, China. More than 82542 case of Corona virus in China at 31 March 2020. Health authorities have identified many other people with COVID-19 around the world. On 31 March 2020, the virus spread more than 750890 People in the World. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency relating to COVID-19. Since then, this strain has been diagnosed in several residents of world. The CDC have advised that it is likely to spread to more people. COVID-19 has affected at least 213 countries or territories or areas. The first people with COVID-19 had links to an animal and seafood market. This fact suggested that animals initially transmitted the virus to humans. However, people with a more recent diagnosis had no connections with or exposure to the market, confirming that humans can pass the virus to each other. Corona viruses will infect most people at some time during their lifetime. Corona viruses can mutate effectively, which makes them so contagious. Information on the virus is scarce at present. In the past, respiratory conditions that develop from corona viruses, such as SARS and MERS, have spread through close contacts. On 17 February 2020, the Director-General of the WHO presented at a media briefing the following updates on how often the symptoms of COVID-19.However, while some viruses are highly contagious, it is less clear how rapidly corona viruses will spread. Symptoms vary from person-to-person with COVID-19. It may produce few or no symptoms. However, it can also lead to severe illness and may be fatal. On 11 March 2020, WHO declared Novel Corona virus Disease (COVID-19) outbreak as a Pandemic. Keywords: WHO, ICMR, SARS-CoV-2, Bats, Wuhan City, Pneumonia, Respiratory Infection, Pandemic

scholarly journals Histopathological and Serological Findings of Lung, Liver and Heart in a Patient with Corona Virus Disease-2019 (COVID -19): A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (134) ◽  
pp. 183-188
Author(s):  
Erfan Naseri ◽  
Fahimeh Mohammadghasemi ◽  
Fahimeh Shams ◽  
Sina Saliminasab ◽  
Paridokht Karimian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Corona Virus

scholarly journals In The Matter Of The Virus That Causes Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19), SARS-COV-2: A Case Predicted By The Theory Of Chaos

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
H.Y. Lim Tung
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Disease Control ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
The United States ◽  
Scientific Data ◽  
National Institutes Of Health ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
Centers For Disease Control

The current Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic that is caused by the virus termed SARS-COV-2, started from an apparently innocuous isolated incident in an unknown place and time. However, in a very short time, the matter of COVID-19 has become a world-wide pandemic, affecting the well-being of billions of individuals, causing hundreds of thousands of severe illnesses, thousands of death (still counting and projected to increase dramatically), unnecessary strains on the world's economy (perhaps triggering another world economic recession if not an economic depression like the ones we have never seen), and most importantly needless fear and distrust in the ability of the leadership to deal with it. The matter of COVID-19 and SARS-COV-2 is a case that was predictable pursuant to the "Theory of Chaos". It is submitted that because the leadership of United States National Institutes of Health, the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are guilty of dereliction of duties, they must voluntarily resign from their positions that they have occupied for far too long, and that it is high time that the United States Government drastically rethink its policy of the management of this country's biomedical research enterprise that each year pours over 50 billion dollars (all Agencies included) of the people's hard earned tax dollars into a black hole of scientific data that are not only useless but cannot be reproduced by other Scientific Researchers and by the "Scientific Researchers" who generated the "scientific data" in the first place. It is also submitted that had the leadership of United States National Institutes of Health, the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention read and studied the "Theory of Chaos" and the "Art of War", America would not be in the situation it is currently facing.

scholarly journals Hubungan Pengetahuan dan Sikap Perilaku Pencegahan Transmisi Covid-19 di Kelurahan Halim Perdana Kusuma

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 192-198
Author(s):  
Diyah Chadaryanti ◽  
Ilah Muhafilah
Keyword(s):  
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ◽  
Disease Control ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Control And Prevention

Dunia sedang menghadapi wabah Pandemi yang di sebabkan virus  jenis baru ditetapkan oleh WHO yakni  Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus – 2 (SARS-CoV – 2)  sebutan penyakit Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). CDC ( Center for Disease Control and Prevention) menyatakan, pasien yang terindikasi COVID-19 menunjukkan gejala ISPA, Ringan sampai berat.Sudah banyak warga dunia dilaporkan dan terkonfirmasi positif Coronavirus COVID19 termasuk di Indonesia. Pemerintah sudah konsen terhadap pencegahan penyebaran COVID-19 meluas, seperti menggunakan masker jika terpaksa keluar rumah, rajin mencuci tangan dan menjaga jarak. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk menganalisis hubungan antara pengetahuan dan sikap dengan perilaku pencegahan transmisi Covid-19, warga RT 02/05 Kelurahan Halim Perdanakusuma. Populasi penelitian adalah warga RT 02/05 Kelurahan Halim Perdanakusuma. Sementara sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 51 orang. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa variabel sikap berhubungan dengan perilaku pencegahan Transmisi Covid-19, dengan nilai Pv. 0,039  dan OR sebesar .4,190. Sementara variabel  pengetahuan diperoleh hasil tidak berhubungan dengan perilaku pencegahan Transmisi Covid-19 dengan nilai P sebesar 0,40. Perlu adanya kesadaran setiap orang untuk berperilaku mencegah transmisi covid-19. Edukasi terkait bahaya penularan covid-19 harus tetap dilakukan secara masif, Secara tidak lansung memunculkan sikap positif  setiap orang untuk berperilaku mencegah penularan covid-19.Kata Kunci : Perilaku Pencegahan, Tranmisi COVID -19  ,Pengetahun dan Sikap 

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