Diagnostic challenge of dyspnea in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic wave: a case report

• Main Authors: Zamelina Angela Razafindrasoa (Author), Sonia Marcelle Razafimpihanina (Author), Marie Odette Rasoafaranirina (Author), Fidy Arnauld Martin (Author), Finaritra Princy Parfait Andriamahenina (Author), Diamondra Ombanjanahary Andriarimanga (Author), Jocelyn Robert Rakotomizao (Author), Harison Michel Tiaray (Author), Joëlson Lovaniaina Rakotoson (Author), Rondro Nirina Raharimanana (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SpringerOpen, 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Since its discovery, COVID-19 has often been the first diagnosis of dyspnea and asthenia, especially during the pandemic waves. However, it is not always COVID-19. We report a particular case of a late-diagnosed HIV-positive patient in Madagascar. Case presentation A 21-year-old...