Medscape October 4, 2024
In Germany, the activity of acute respiratory diseases is at a higher level than usual for this time of year because of rhinoviruses and SARS-CoV-2, according to the Robert Koch Institute, Germany. If a patient has a fever and cough and feels exhausted, it could be COVID-19. What significance do rapid tests have? And when should doctors advise their patients about them?
When to Test
People at a higher risk for severe COVID-19 benefit from tests. This population includes the following groups:
- Older patients
- Immunocompromised patients
- Patients with respiratory diseases
- Patients with cardiovascular diseases
- Patients with liver and kidney diseases
- Patients with neurological diseases
- Patients with obesity
If doctors detect SARS-CoV-2 infection early, they can prescribe Paxlovid, for...
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