A Case of Pneumonia Caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) that Developed While the Patient was Admitted at Another Hospital
H. Nakaoka, M. Shiraga, Miki Kitamura, Mikiko Chikamori, T. Kitamura, M. Ishida
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Abstract
This is a case report of a male patient in his 50s who developed pneumonia while he was admitted at another hospital The patient received antibacterial drugs, but showed no improvement He was referred to our hospital for further investigation and treatment of pneumonia We made the diagnosis of COVID-19 promptly, based on the clinical history, laboratory results, and chest CT findings This case highlights the importance of carefully observing the patient's clinical course and performing appropriate examinations to make a prompt diagnosis of COVID-19