COVID-19
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, primarily affecting the respiratory system but capable of impacting multiple organs. It can range from asymptomatic infection to severe illness, including pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and multi-organ failure. The virus spreads mainly through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.
Common Symptoms
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Fatigue
- Sore throat
Clinical Sources
- Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Symptoms & TreatmentCleveland Clinic
- What Are the Current COVID-19 Guidelines?Cleveland Clinic
Diagnostic Lab Tests
Tests commonly used to diagnose or monitor COVID-19:
COVID-19 RT-PCR
The Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) is the gold standard for dete...
COVID RT PCR
The COVID-19 Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test is the 'gold st...
COVID Panel Bio Chemistry
The COVID Biochemistry Panel is a cluster of laboratory tests used to monitor the physiolo...
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