A preventive measure is washing hands frequently with soap and water or sanitizing with 70% alcohol gel. Is this information available on this website?
When coughing or sneezing, a preventive measure is covering your mouth and nose with a tissue/disposable paper or with your forearm. Is this information available on this website?
A preventive measure is using a mask that covers the nose and mouth, in all environments. Is this information available on this website?
A preventive measure is avoiding unnecessary circulation and maintain a minimum social distance of 1.5 m, in case it is necessary to go out. Is this information available on this website?
One of the symptoms is Flu-like Syndrome characterized by at least two of the following symptoms: feverish feeling or fever, sore throat, headache, cough or runny nose, in the last 5 to 10 days. Is this information available on this website?
One of the symptoms is difficulty breathing or shortness of breath (dyspnea). Is this information available on this website?
One of the symptoms is loss of smell (anosmia) or decreased taste (ageusia). Is this information available on this website?
One of the symptoms is tiredness and gastrointestinal symptoms (lack of appetite/nausea/vomiting/diarrhea). Is this information available on this website?
Transmission takes place through one person contaminated by invisible droplets of saliva. Is this information available on this website?
Transmission can be avoided with the use of a mask, hand washing and a clean, ventilated environment. Is this information available on this website?
Transmission takes place through contact with surfaces such as cell phones, desks, computers and doorknobs that may be contaminated. Is this information available on this website?
The transmission takes place through the household contacts of people with suspected or confirmed Covid-19, they must also observe isolation for an equal period of their cohabitants, to avoid transmission. Is this information available on this website?
The diagnosis is made in a medical appointment to assess the possibility of the disease through signs and symptoms. Is this information available on this website?
In cases of severe respiratory symptoms, diagnosis is performed through lung tomography. Is this information available on this website?
Laboratory diagnosis is performed by collecting secretions from the nose (RTPCR) until the eighth day of onset of symptoms and/or immunological examination (rapid test or serology) indicated from the eighth day of onset of symptoms. Is this information available on this website?
Diagnostic tests can be RT-PCR or immunological tests (rapid test or serology) if the individual has had contact with an infected person. Is this information available on this website?
The treatment of each patient must be defined after medical evaluation depending on whether the symptoms are mild, moderate or severe. Is this information available on this website?
The treatment of mild cases will be guided by doctors according to the symptoms of each patient, using analgesics, anti-allergics and medications to prevent vomiting. Is this information available on this website?
The treatment of cases assessed by the doctor as moderate (shortness of breath) includes hospitalization or home monitoring. Is this information available on this website?
The treatment of severe cases occurs at the hospital or emergency care unit, to maintain adequate breathing, using a mechanical ventilator, corticosteroids and/ or antibiotics and multiprofessional follow-up per the medical assessment. Is this information available on this website?
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