COVID 19 Flashcards
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pathogenesis of SARS- CoV-2
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zoonotic, RNA based, enveloped- spike projections, bat, infects old and males most
2
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endemic meaning
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constant presence and or usual prevalence of a disease or infectious agent in a population within a geographic area eg chicken pox
3
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clinical presentations of COVID19
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cough, sore throat, malaise, headache, fever, runny nose
4
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clinical management of COVID19
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nasopharyngeal swab, PCR, anti pyretic, steroids, supportive therapy, clinical trials, oxygen therapy
5
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what phase shows severe cover 19 rather than mild
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hyperinflammatory phase
6
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what phase shows severe cover 19 rather than mild
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hyperinflammatory phase before multi organ dysfunction