Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Factors Affecting Natural Illnesses during the Covid-19 Pandemic- Autopsy Findings in a Series of Cases

Padmini Hannah Noone (Unknown)
Asma Kausar (Unknown)
Dayananda R (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Mar 2021

Abstract

The Covid 19 pandemic brought about many changes. People were stressed, also they didn’t get treatmenton time. Because of this there was worsening of pre-existing disease. There was also increase in stressrelated diseases like myocardial ischemia. Lockdown and sudden change of plans also affected the treatmentof cases. Some cases could also be due to undiagnosed Covid infection, since there is no test that is 100%sensitive and specific to detection of the virus1 especially during the post-mortem period. Here we arediscussing some selected cases which we have come during the period and the autopsy findings thereof. Thisarticle highlights the importance of negating fear and increase awareness. It also conveys the significance ofverbal autopsy as a tool to help certify death.

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