The second wave of desaturation in coronavirus disease 2019.

Authors :: Alghizzawi MI
Ata F
Yousaf Z
Alhiyari MA
Bint I Bilal A
Elhiday A
Abdulhadi AS
Source :: New microbes and new infections [New Microbes New Infect] 2021 May; Vol. 41, pp. 100866. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Mar 19.
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: After a complete symptomatic recovery from coronavirus disease 2019 pneumonia, the second phase of desaturation is a new phenomenon that is being increasingly observed. Two possible mechanisms behind it can be a continued subclinical infection and lung fibrosis. We have presented a case with the former mechanism, who responded well to steroids.<br /> (© 2021 The Author(s).)