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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • COVID-19 symptoms often overlap with other common illnesses, complicating diagnosis.
  • Dermatological manifestations, such as COVID toes, can be a late-stage or sole indicator of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Observation:

  • A case study details an adult female with presumed COVID-19 experiencing COVID toes as a notable symptom.
  • COVID toes typically manifest during the recovery phase, particularly in patients with less severe COVID-19 illness.

Findings:

  • COVID toes present as a subtle sign that can be easily mistaken for other conditions like chilblains or pernio.
  • This symptom may be the only presenting sign in otherwise asymptomatic individuals, including children and young adults.

Implications:

  • Increased provider awareness of COVID toes can improve the identification of undiagnosed, potentially infectious COVID-19 patients.
  • Early recognition and isolation based on dermatological signs like COVID toes are crucial for public health containment strategies.