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Delirium Is First Symptom Of COVID-19 For Many Seniors

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For many older adults, delirium may be the first sign of infection with Covid-19. Delirium which is a state of confusion or disorientation is seen in 1 in 4 older covid patients. According to UPI, delirium was the "primary" symptom of 16% of patients aged 68-86 who took part in a study. 37% of the older patients never developed the "typical" symptoms of infection, like fever and shortness of breath. The study examined 817 seniors who were admitted to emergency rooms for possible COVID-19 infection. Infection was confirmed in all 817 patients, and 28% had delirium when they arrived at the hospital.

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