A Cautionary Tale of an Atypical Presentation of COVID-19 in the Geriatric Population

Ting Joe Li Yah

The Singapore Family Physician

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A Cautionary Tale of an Atypical Presentation of COVID-19 in the Geriatric Population

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Author(s):

Ting Joe Li Yah

Published in:

The Singapore Family Physician Vol 46 No 4 - FPSC 84 COVID-19: Singapore Experience

Page(s):

72 - 74

Publication date:

1 July 2020

ISSN:

0377-5305

Abstract

Geriatric patients may present with atypical symptoms for COVID-19. This case aims to highlight how an elderly patient with two to three weeks of low-grade fever of unknown origin was managed. The family medicine resident was able to assess the patient holistically and admit her to the right discipline with the proper contact precaution.