Clinical characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia diagnosed in a primary care practice in Madrid (Spain).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Possible cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection were diagnosed in primary care in Madrid, some of these cases had pneumonia. Most of the SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia published data came from hospitalised patients. This study set out to describe clinical characteristics of patients with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia diagnosed in primary care across age groups and type of pneumonia.

Methods

Observational retrospective study obtaining clinical data from the electronic health records of patients who were followed-up by SARS-CoV-2 possible infection in a primary care practice in Madrid. All the cases were collected by in-person or remote consultation during the 10th March to the 7th of April.

Exposure

Diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia by chest X-ray ordered by the GP. Main outcomes and m

SUBMITTER: Guisado-Clavero M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8083921 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature