Title of article :
Hemoptysis and Hematuria as the Initial Symptoms of COVID-19: a Case Report
Author/Authors :
Bozorgmehr, Rama Clinical Research Development Unit - Shohadaye Tajrish Hospital - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Tajabadi, Zohreh Student Research Committee - School of Medicine - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Abstract :
Since SARS-CoV-2 virus emerging in winter 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei, China,
COVID-19 has spread among different countries. The novel corona virus has
affected more than 15,000,000 people all around the world. Becoming
pandemic, COVID-19 is a major concern for both people and health systems.
Novel corona virus affects multiple organs such as lungs and kidneys which
can lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome and acute kidney injury (AKI)
ending to death. Furthermore, patients with COVID-19 may present different
atypical symptoms making the diagnoses more complicated. The current
patient presented to the emergency department with a 7-day history of
hemoptysis and hematuria which are among the less common symptoms
among patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus. In addition to delayed
diagnosis, atypical symptoms and signs make management and treatment more
difficult. Awareness of new, atypical symptoms and the effective treatment is
associated with better outcome and prognosis.
Keywords :
COVID-19 , Hemoptysis , Hematuria , Corona virus , SARSCoV- 2
Journal title :
Tanaffos (Respiration)