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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Topic Outline SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS INTRODUCTION VIROLOGY EPIDEMIOLOGY Geographic distribution Route of transmission Period of infectivity Immunity CLINICAL FEATURES Incubation period Spectrum of illness severity Risk ...
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Topic Outline
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
INTRODUCTION
VIROLOGY
EPIDEMIOLOGY
Geographic distribution
Route of transmission
Period of infectivity
Immunity
CLINICAL FEATURES
Incubation period
Spectrum of illness severity
Risk factors for severe illness
Impact of age
Asymptomatic infections
Clinical manifestations
Initial presentation
Course and complications
Laboratory findings
Imaging findings
EVALUATION AND DIAGNOSIS
Clinical suspicion and criteria for testing
Laboratory testing
MANAGEMENT
Site of care
Home care
Hospital care
Limited role of glucocorticoids
Uncertainty about NSAID use
Investigational approaches
Institutional protocols
PREVENTION
In the health care setting
Screening and precautions for fever or respiratory symptoms
Infection control for suspected or confirmed cases
Strategies for PPE shortages
Discontinuation of precautions
Environmental disinfection
Preventing exposure in the community
Managing asymptomatic individuals with potential exposure
Global public health measures
Investigational approaches
SPECIAL SITUATIONS
Pregnant and breastfeeding women
COVID-19 testing not readily available
Managing chronic medications
Patients receiving ACE inhibitors/ARBs
Patients receiving immunomodulatory agents
SOCIETY GUIDELINE LINKS
INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
REFERENCES
GRAPHICS
Figures
Putting on personal protective equipment
Taking off personal protective equipment
Tables
Suggested priorities for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) testing
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