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Key Points
COVID-19 spreads more easily than flu & can cause more serious illnesses in some people, as well as hospitalization & death in healthy pts. COVID-19 onset is more gradual, & sx last longer than URI or flu. Because sx of flu, COVID-19, & other resp illness are similar, testing is needed to confirm dx.
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Epocrates Guideline Synopsis Last Update:
Oct 22, 2021
Publication Year:
2021
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