Experts say that people with chronic conditions that affect the immune system, such as lupus and diabetes, are at a higher risk of developing severe complications from coronavirus.
in lab tests , these atypical symptoms could make coronavirus diagnosis more difficult.
To make matters even more complicated, since people who are immunocompromised can't always mount a strong immune response, they might experience only mild symptoms of the coronavirus if they become infected, says Dr. Bhuyan. But those mild symptoms might not reflect the true severity of the infection, she notes. "Symptoms of COVID-19 can range from a mild cough to more severe shortness of breath," she explains.
"Stay away from anyone you know who becomes ill," adds Dr. Favini. "If you take medications for your condition, consider having enough on hand to get through the next few months and make sure you have a backup supply of a few weeks of food in case you need to isolate yourself at home through an epidemic."
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