Stage I (mild) – Early Infection:The initial stage occurs at the time of inoculation and early establishment of disease. For most people, thisinvolves an incubation period associated with mild and often non-specific symptoms such as malaise, fever anda dry cough. During this period, SARS-CoV-2 multiplies and establishes residence in the host, primarily focusingon the respiratory system. Similar to its older relative, SARS-CoV (responsible for the 2002-2003 SARSoutbreak), SARS-CoV-2 binds to its target using the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor onhuman cells.8 These receptors are abundantly present on human lung and small intestine epithelium, as well asthe vascular endothelium. As a result of the airborne method of transmission as well as affinity for pulmonaryACE2 receptors, the infection usually presents with mild respiratory and systemic symptoms. Diagnosis at thisstage includes respiratory sample PCR, serum testing for SARS-CoV-2 IgG and IgM, along with chest imaging,complete blood count (CBC) and liver function tests. CBC may reveal a lymphopenia and neutrophilia withoutother significant abnormalities. Treatment at this stage is primarily targeted towards symptomatic relief.Should a viable anti-viral therapy (such as remdesivir) be proven beneficial, targeting selected patients duringthis stage may reduce duration of symptoms, minimize contagiousness and prevent progression of severity. Inpatients who can keep the virus limited to this stage of COVID-19, prognosis and recovery is excellent.Stage II (moderate) - Pulmonary Involvement (IIa) without and (IIb) with hypoxia:In the second stage of established pulmonary disease, viral multiplication and localized inflammation in thelung is the norm. During this stage, patients develop a viral pneumonia, with cough, fever and possibly hypoxia(defined as a PaO2/FiO2 of
Stage I (mild) – Early Infection:<br>The initial stage occurs at the time of inoculation and early establishment of disease. For most people, this<br>involves an incubation period associated with mild and often non-specific symptoms such as malaise, fever and<br>a dry cough. During this period, SARS-CoV-2 multiplies and establishes residence in the host, primarily focusing<br>on the respiratory system. Similar to its older relative, SARS-CoV (responsible for the 2002-2003 SARS<br>outbreak), SARS-CoV-2 binds to its target using the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor on<br>human cells.8 These receptors are abundantly present on human lung and small intestine epithelium, as well as<br>the vascular endothelium. As a result of the airborne method of transmission as well as affinity for pulmonary<br>ACE2 receptors, the infection usually presents with mild respiratory and systemic symptoms. Diagnosis at this<br>stage includes respiratory sample PCR, serum testing for SARS-CoV-2 IgG and IgM, along with chest imaging,<br>complete blood count (CBC) and liver function tests. CBC may reveal a lymphopenia and neutrophilia without<br>other significant abnormalities. Treatment at this stage is primarily targeted towards symptomatic relief.<br>Should a viable anti-viral therapy (such as remdesivir) be proven beneficial, targeting selected patients during<br>this stage may reduce duration of symptoms, minimize contagiousness and prevent progression of severity. In<br>patients who can keep the virus limited to this stage of COVID-19, prognosis and recovery is excellent.<br>Stage II (moderate) - Pulmonary Involvement (IIa) without and (IIb) with hypoxia:<br>In the second stage of established pulmonary disease, viral multiplication and localized inflammation in the<br>lung is the norm. During this stage, patients develop a viral pneumonia, with cough, fever and possibly hypoxia<br>(defined as a PaO2/FiO2 of
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