A clinical prediction model for hospitalized COPD exacerbations based on “treatable traits”

10.2147/COPD.S194922International Journal of COPD14719-72

Atypical SARS in Geriatric Patient

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