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Why do some people with covid-19 get organ failure? if they get care early on, can organ failure be avoided?
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Unknown: People over the age of 65, those with chronic disease such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity are at greater risk for serious complications. Intuitively, early care should help, but it may not
Answered 5/13/2020
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Organ failure: People who are over age 65 years old with particular pre-existing conditions are at risk for more severe illness with organ or multi-organ failure. When oxygen levels drop to the point that organs are not getting adequate oxygen and there is major inflammation - it sets up the body for potential down-ward spiral.
Answered 5/13/2020
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