COVID-19 Flashcards
1
Q
what is the incubation period for covid-19?
A
5-6 days
2
Q
What are the signs and symptoms of covid-19
A
- Many asymptomatic
- Sore throat is a predominant symptoms,
- May have cough/fever
- Myalgia
- Fatigue,
- GI presentation,
- Patchy infiltrated on CXR,
- Abnormal LFTs
- Low lymphocytes,
- High CRP and elevated D-dimer,
- Elevated troponin
3
Q
What is the transmission routes of COVID 19?
A
- Respiratory droplets from coughing/sneezing,
- Direct contact,
- Fomites
4
Q
What is R number?
A
Number of cases that occur due to 1 infected individual when not all the population is susceptible
5
Q
What are the risk factors for COVID 19?
A
Age, multimorbidity, immunosupression, and ethnicity
6
Q
Describe features of immune response to infection of COVID 19
A
The protective effect is good for preventing severe disease but limited for re-infection.
