Researchers say their work could help clinicians predict who will need respiratory support
It's not flawless, but the study could be useful for countries earmarked as being worst hit by the virus.One of the most challenging aspects of the Covid-19 pandemic is its unpredictability in those infected.
Now, a new study by an international team has outlined six different “symptom clusters” which could give clinicians an early indication of whether respiratory support may be needed. “During the spread of Covid-19,” says lead researcher Dr Claire Steves, from King’s College London, “the strain on health-care systems has been felt globally and varying strategies for appropriate use of limited medical resources have been proposed.”
Cluster two is also characterised by upper respiratory tract symptoms, but a fever and skipping meals are also in the picture. In this group, the percentage needing respiratory support rose to 4.4%.
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