Case of COVID-19 Pneumonia: Lessons Learnt

Nicole Cheryl Tay; Angelia Chua

The Singapore Family Physician

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Case of COVID-19 Pneumonia: Lessons Learnt

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Author(s):

Nicole Cheryl Tay
Angelia Chua

Published in:

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

Page(s):

75 - 79

Publication date:

1 July 2020

ISSN:

0377-5305

Abstract

This is a case of a patient with Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pneumonia, with pneumonitis, complicated by transaminitis. Evidence for non-pharmacological approaches, such as prone positioning, and pharmacological management, such as Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin are discussed and evaluated. The sensitivity and specificity of COVID-19 swab tests, the association between COVID-19 infection and specific acute phase laboratory markers and current known evidence versus ongoing controversial debates revolving around the topic of COVID-19 infection have also been briefly explored.