Case 1: Walter (52 years old)

Walter, a 52-year-old high school teacher, tested positive for COVID-19 with a rapid antigen test 2 days after the onset of symptoms. He reports a high fever, sore throat, dry cough and muscle pain.

Medical history:

• BMI 31 kg/m²
• Last COVID-19 vaccine was 7 months ago
• No other findings

Examination:

• CRP: 55 mg/l
• Lymphocyte count: 1.5 x 10⁹/l
• Leukocyte count: 4.2 x 10⁹/l