| Literature DB >> 33672384 |
Swee Li Ng1, Yong Sze Ong1,2, Kooi Yeong Khaw1,3, Siew Phooi Teh1,4, Ching Siang Tan5, Long Chiau Ming6, Kok-Gan Chan7,8, Learn-Han Lee9, Bey-Hing Goh1,4.
Abstract
The global pandemic of the coronavirus disease 2019 is a known consequence of infection of severe respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). It has affected nations worldwide with soaring number of cases daily. Symptoms such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting are commonly presented in COVID-19 patients. This focused review aims to discuss these uncommon and atypical COVID-19 symptoms that may be presented which might affect neurological, cardiovascular, cutaneous and ocular systems and their possible mode of actions. Nonetheless, there are some cases of reported uncommon or atypical symptoms which may warrant healthcare professionals to be aware of, especially when in contact with patients. The knowledge and information concerning these symptoms might be able to provide additional cues for healthcare professional by subjecting patients to COVID-19 screening. Meanwhile, it might be able to further enhance the alertness and additional precautions being taken by healthcare personnel, which eventually lead to reduced risk of infections.Entities:
Keywords: COVID-19; detection; infection; screening; symptoms
Year: 2021 PMID: 33672384 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57020189
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Medicina (Kaunas) ISSN: 1010-660X Impact factor: 2.430