Covid 19 update: outpatient therapy and variants

  • David Gaus Andean Health and Development
Keywords: Covid-19, update March 2022, clinical guide

Abstract

An update of scientific medical knowledge about COVID-19 is carried out in relation to pharmacology, outpatient treatment, and variants.

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2022-03-28
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Gaus D. Covid 19 update: outpatient therapy and variants. PFR [Internet]. 2022Mar.28 [cited 2024Nov.23];7(1). Available from: https://practicafamiliarrural.org/index.php/pfr/article/view/231

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