Atypical SARS in Geriatric Patient

Atypical SARS in Geriatric Patient

Augustine K.H. Tee, Helen M.L. Oh, K.P. Hui, Christopher T.C. Lien, K. Narendran, B.H. Heng, A.-E. Ling

We describe an atypical presentation of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in a geriatric patient with multiple coexisting conditions. Interpretation of radiographic changes was confounded by cardiac failure, with resolution of fever causing delayed diagnosis and a cluster of cases. SARS should be considered even if a contact history is unavailable, during an ongoing outbreak.

2004

severe acute respiratory syndrome, Singapore

DOI: 10.3201/eid1002.030322

Emerging Infectious Diseases

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Infectious and parasitic diseases, Medicine

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