Infection · UKMLA & AKT
COVID-19
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise covid-19 — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.
Key high-yield points
- COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 (betacoronavirus) - binds ACE2 receptors via spike protein
- Spectrum: mild URTI → pneumonitis → ARDS → multi-organ failure
- Notifiable disease - confirmed cases must be reported to the local health protection team
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