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2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV): What You Need to Know

2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV): What You Need to Know

FromLab Medicine Rounds


2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV): What You Need to Know

FromLab Medicine Rounds

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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Jan 31, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Time Stamps00:00 Podcast Intro00:41 What do we know so far about the novel coronavirus? 02:35 How does this novel coronavirus stack up to influenza?04:35 Is there still value in getting your flu shot now (this year) if you haven’t gotten it yet?05:08 Where should people go to get the latest and best information related to the novel coronavirus?06:36 What should the health care provider be looking for related to the novel coronavirus?08:18 I’m glad you mentioned the incubation period, is that something we know with this novel coronavirus? 09:15 What do the laboratorians need to have in mind and what does this mean for the hospital clinical labs?10:50 So, people can test positive for the coronavirus without having this specific novel coronavirus strain? 12:02 So if somebody sent a sample down to a clinical lab, and I was truly positive for the novel coronavirus, I could have a negative result?12:45 Can you elaborate on when a physician should pick up the phone relative to the new novel coronavirus outbreak?14:43 Is there a risk to laboratory personnel for the infection to spread when they are handling the samples?15:20 When should we be suspecting this novel coronavirus?16:03 What should someone do if they suspect their patient has novel coronavirus?16:33 As this is an evolving outbreak, where should folks go for the latest information?Additional Resources:·         Center for Disease Control (CDC)·         World Health Organization (WHO)
Released:
Jan 31, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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A Mayo Clinic podcast for laboratory professionals, physicians, and students, hosted by Justin Kreuter, M.D., assistant professor of laboratory medicine and pathology at Mayo Clinic, featuring educational topics and insightful takeaways to apply in your practice.