Initial characteristics and course of disease in patients with suspected COVID-19 managed in general practice: a prospective, multicentre cohort study.

Tan-Trung PhanWilliam MiratSophie BrossierEmmauelle BoutinJulie FabreJean-Denis HoonakkerSylvie Bastuji-GarinVincent RenardEmilie Ferrat

Published in: BMJ open (2023)

Although most patients with COVID-19 in primary care had mild disease with a benign course, almost one in six had persistent symptoms at 3 months. These symptoms were more frequent in the 'confirmed COVID' group. Our findings need to be confirmed in a prospective study with longer follow-up.

Keyphrases

general practice
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coronavirus disease
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respiratory syndrome coronavirus
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