Atypical SARS in geriatric patient.
We describe an atypical presentation of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in a geriatric patient with multiple coexisting conditions. Interpretation of radiographic changes was confounded by cardiac failure, with resolution of fever causing delayed diagnosis and a cluster of cases. SARS should be considered even if a contact history is unavailable, during an ongoing outbreak.
Tee
Augustine K H
AK
Changi General Hospital, Singapore. augustine_tee@cgh.com.sg
Oh
Helen M L
HM
Lien
Christopher T C
CT
Narendran
K
K
Heng
B H
BH
Ling
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AE
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D016358:Contact Tracing; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D045169:Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000635:transmission; D012846:Singapore